Leaders Day - August 7, 2026
8:15 AM
— 9:00 AM
Check-in and Breakfast
9:00 AM
— 9:30 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher, Chancellor
Dr. Norma Perez, Sr. Vice Chancellor, Instruction & Student Services and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Mia Taylor, Faculty Senate President and Business Technology Faculty
9:30 AM
— 10:05 AM
The Student Experience: What Helps Students Persist, Belong, and Succeed
Moderated by Dr. Nichole Boutte-Heiniluoma, Director, Faculty Innovation & Student Success
10:05 AM
— 10:15 AM
What’s your Story? & Transition to Breakouts
Daniel Dylla, Director, Instructional Initiatives
10:15 AM
— 10:40 AM
Breakout 1: Stories of Succes
10:40 AM
— 10:45 AM
Transition to Breakout 2
10:45 AM
— 11:10 AM
Breakout 2: Stories of Success
11:10 AM
— 11:15 AM
Transition to Breakout 3
11:15 AM
— 11:45 AM
Breakout 3: Stories of Success
11:45 AM
— 12:25 PM
Lunch & Announcements
12:25 PM
— 12:30 PM
Transition from Auditorium to Breakouts
12:30 PM
— 1:30 PM
Breakout Colleges
1:30 PM
— 1:35 PM
Transition from Breakouts to Auditorium
1:35 PM
— 1:55 PM
Break-in & Report-out
1:55 PM
— 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks