Leading with Vision in Arts Education
Ahava Silkey-Jones is a national leader in the arts, education, and civic sectors. As Vice Provost of the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design at Dallas College, she oversees strategy, operations, partnerships, and programming. Dallas College serves over...
Leading the Way in Higher Education Innovation
Hazel Jack is vice president and chief of staff to the president. Previously, she was vice president for university communications and events at Colgate University. Prior to arriving at Colgate, she was vice president at Howard University, and assistant...
Higher Education 2025: Madskillz
Lyquaia Purcell is the Senior Director of Digital Transformation at Ellucian, leading initiatives that empower institutions and enhance student success. A passionate advocate for accessible education, she drives systemwide technology adoption, removes barriers to access, and improves student outcomes....
Mentoring and Coaching as Tools for Leadership Development and Succession Planning
Lynn Strangway is an experienced educator with 35 years in various roles across four school boards, the Education Quality and Accountability Office, and the Ontario Ministry of Education. She recently retired as Executive Superintendent for Learning Centre 3 in...
Peer Observation: A Catalyst for Teaching Improvement in Higher Education
Dr. Elissar Gerges is a researcher and assistant professor of education at Zayed University. She holds a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Western Ontario and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum Studies...
The AI Revolution in the Classroom: Why Education Departments Must Prepare Teachers for the Future
Dr. H. Justin Ballenger is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Morehouse College’s Division of Continuing and Professional Studies. Concurrently, he serves as the Co-PI for the NSF – Institute for African American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS)...
The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education: Empowering Students to Make Meaningful Choices
Buket Ayaz is a dynamic and accomplished University Guidance Counselor with over 15 years of experience guiding students toward their academic dreams. Her journey began with the Independent Educational Consultant Association’s Summer Institute, where she discovered her passion for...
Empowering Student Success in Higher Education
Dr. Terri Dunn has served in various capacities within the Alabama Community College System over the last 22 years. She is a Certified Talent Developer for the State of Alabama and is part of the Alabama Committee on Credentialing...