CEANY Region East Conference
Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Mohawk Valley Community College
Wilcox Hall 225 1101 Sherman Drive Utica, NY 13501
Keynote Speaker: Douglas Scherer, Ed.D. 
As a keynote speaker, facilitator, and author Dr. Scherer believes in fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration. He integrates his background of mindfulness, reflective learning, and leadership into a holistic approach that addresses the needs of the whole person and organization. His bestseller, F.O.R.G.E.D.: Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times illuminates his passion for empowering individuals through conscious leadership. A recent article highlighting his approach to strategic thinking was seen on ABC, NBC, Fox, Innovation & Entrepreneurs News, and others. As a professor at Columbia University he teaches courses on strategic thinking, leadership, and fostering innovation.
All registrants will receive an e-copy of the book F.O.R.G.E.D. - Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times, by Dr. Douglas Scherer ISBN: 978-1-63730-676-5
Beyond Burnout: Strategies to Thrive Amidst the Challenges of Higher Ed Roles
Don’t you hate it when the work you love is bound by conflicting priorities, high student and administration needs, never enough time? Sometimes it’s described as building the plane while you’re flying it. While you’re feverously flapping your wings, these can all lead to high levels of daily stress. Research spanning 1993 to 2023 details the burnout and negative work impact experienced by faculty and administrators in higher education, painting a vivid picture of the toll it takes.
There is hope! In this insightful and interactive talk Douglas shares principles and practices designed exclusively for administrators and faculty to inform and inspire your higher education work and broader setting of life. This talk transcends the statistics, offering tangible tools to reclaim joy, purpose, and resilience in the demanding landscape of higher education. Join us for this engaging exploration.
Agenda:
9am – 10am Check-in/networking (Coffee, tea and pastry)
10am – 10:15 am Welcome
10:15 am -11:15 am Keynote speaker
11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Discussion on Pre-Apprenticeship funding opportunities
Franca Armstrong, Executive Director of Apprenticeship Programs, Mohawk Valley Community College
1:30pm – 3pm Roundtable Discussion
- What has been your greatest program success?
- What has been your greatest program failure?
- What are the latest trends?
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