2025 Conference Schedule

  • 8:00-8:45

    Arrival and Check-In

    Continental Breakfast Available

    8:45

    Kicking Off NHWHE 2025 Annual Conference

    Jennifer “Jenny” Durant, NHWHE State Chair

    Southern New Hampshire University

    8:55

    A Presidential Welcome

    Dr. Lisa Ryerson

    President of Southern New Hampshire University

    9:00-10:00

    Coffee with the Presidents

    Leading the Way: Insights from New Hampshire’s Inspiring Female College Presidents

    Lisa Ryerson, Southern New Hampshire University

    Melinda Treadwell, Keene State College

    Elizabeth Chilton, University of New Hampshire

    Join us for an empowering fireside chat with accomplished female college presidents as they share their leadership journeys, insights, and strategies for success in higher education. This engaging session will explore their personal and professional paths, the inspirations that fuel their leadership, and the ways they navigate challenges while fostering meaningful change. Through candid storytelling and thought-provoking discussion, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on leadership, resilience, and self-care. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by trailblazing women shaping the future of higher education.

  • 10:00-10:10

  • 10:10-11:00

    Navigating Career Pauses for Caregiving

    This session explores how ambitious women in higher education can navigate career pauses, part-time work, and alternative work arrangements while balancing caregiving responsibilities. >read more

    Clarity in Action: Defining Your Vision to Lead with Purpose and Precision

    In today's fast-paced world, we are making important and necessary decisions all the time and yet, we often don’t take the time to formalize our vision and what helps us succeed. >read more

    Modeling a Growth Mindset to Quiet Your Student's Inner Critic

    "Modeling a Growth Mindset to Quiet Your Student's Inner Critic" explores how educators can empower students to overcome self-doubt and embrace resilience. >read more

    Universal Design for Work: Cultivating Sustainable Success

    Juggling work, life, and everything in today's always-on world? This interactive session explores how constant multitasking and information overload impact our focus, productivity, and well-being. >read more

  • 11:00-11:10

  • 11:10-12:00

    Finding Peace in the Chaos

    In the mist of daily routines filled with too many emails, tight meeting schedules, and the expectation to be able to juggle multiple responsibilities, it’s no surprise that we may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, scattered and disconnected. >read more

    Connecting Mental and Physical Health: Insights and Strategies for Wellness

    This presentation takes a closer look at the powerful connection between mental and physical health, showing how the two constantly influence each other. >read more

    Lean into Yourself, Lean away from Impostor Syndrome

    Often, many of us find ourselves in roles or initiatives that we fear we are not qualified for. We may feel unskilled, like frauds, or like we have no business being where we are, doing what we do.>read more

    Facing Fear: What a Pilgrimage Taught me

    At 49 I was satisfied with what I had accomplished in my personal life and professional career as a college professor, however, sometimes I felt dull and uninspired. As my 50th birthday got closer, I knew that I wanted to spend time alone and get to know myself better. >read more

  • 12:00-1:00

    LUNCH

    Networking /Raffles Tickets

  • 1:00-1:45

    Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

    Fostering or Foreclosing? Equity Considerations in AI Technology Integration

    “Fostering or Foreclosing” explores approaches for the equitable integration of artificial intelligence systems in higher education, with particular attention to systemic barriers and inclusive practices across diverse populations. >read more

  • 1:45-2:00

  • 2:00-2:50

    Developing a Co-Mentoring Program for Higher Education Leaders

    This presentation will focus on how a nationwide group of well-known higher education leaders developed a free mentoring program and the co-mentoring model that is central to the program. >read more

    Human Connection in Coaching

    Transformational leadership transcends titles by provoking meaningful change through human connection. Through this immersive workshop, participants will discover how intentional coaching and trust-building reshape workplace and academic experiences. >read more

    The Power of Your People: Leveraging Networks to Thrive in Change

    Change is messy. It’s exhausting, and when you’re the one responsible for managing it—whether through leadership, knowledge-sharing, or advocacy—it can feel like you’re supposed to have all the answers. >read more

    Stronger Together: Empowering Leadership Through Collaboration

    Women leaders in higher education have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change by fostering collaboration and becoming strong partners within their institutions. >read more

  • 2:50-3:00

  • 3:00-3:45

    Afternoon Keynote

    Charging Ahead: Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

    This session, led by Colby-Sawyer College’s Academic Vice President, Eden Wales, and Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, Valerie Leclair, explores the experiences confronted by women leaders in higher education and offers actionable strategies to overcome gender-based barriers to success.>read more

  • 3:45-4:00