Higher education is navigating rapid, interconnected and unprecedented changes. In recent conversations with higher education professionals from Ivy Leagues to state schools, several key pressures consistently come to the forefront: budget cuts and hiring freezes, the fast-paced evolution of AI, changing government policies, and growing uncertainties around international enrollment, employment and immigration.

In this workshop we’ll be responding to these concerns and focusing on practical strategies to help staff and managers navigate change effectively. During our session, you’ll have time to think through how you, personally, manage the stressors that come with change, gaining tips from your colleagues as well. Using the Circles of Control, Influence and Care, we’ll explore how to bring focus and intention to create positive impact amidst disruption.

We will also introduce Appreciative Inquiry, a strength-based approach to exploring change through inquiry and curiosity. Participants will identify their unique strengths, experiences and capabilities that can be leveraged to move forward. Each person will identify micro-actions to support their work.

A fee of $90.00 per participant will be billed to each institution, which includes parking and refreshments.

Parking will be provided on campus. We ask that participants follow specific parking instructions which will be emailed to all registered participants before the event. If you would like information on accessible parking spots, please contact us at amclean@rihetc.org

If you find you can no longer attend, we always suggest that you first try to find someone else from your institution who can attend in your place. We are able to issue refunds for cancellations made prior to 15 days from the event date. Cancellations made less than 15 days from the event date cannot be refunded and your institution will be charged for your ticket whether you attend or not. You may transfer your ticket to someone else at your institution at any time, but please let us know if you do. Contact your Human Resources Office with institution specific questions.

Navigating Change: Co-Creating a Path Forward