HACU 40th Annual Conference
40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2026 • Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center • Chula Vista, California
Deans’ Forum
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Pre-Conference Event
From Access to Completion: The Dean’s Playbook for Student Success
The 15th Annual Deans’ Forum is an outstanding, half-day experience for faculty and staff currently serving as a dean or aspire to serve in this role. The Deans’ Forum, “From Access to Completion: The Dean’s Playbook for Student Success,” focuses on bringing diverse perspectives from renowned speakers who have hands on experience in implementing innovative and creative practices in higher education. Participants will engage in dialogue with a panel of experts and network and learn from each other.
Registration
| REGULAR/ONSITE | DESCRIPTION | |
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$285 |
Deans’ Forum |
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Agenda
Friday, Oct. 30
FRIDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
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7:00 – 8:00 a.m. |
Onsite Registration / Continental Breakfast |
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8:00 – 8:05 a.m. |
Event Kickoff / Introductions Facilitator |
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8:05 – 8:15 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
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8:15– 9:00 a.m. |
Session |
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9:00 – 9:10 a.m. |
Break |
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9:10 – 10:00 a.m. |
From Dean to College President in Five Years: Leadership, Relationships, and an Aspen Prize Journey Lennor M. Johnson, Ed.D. |
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10:00 –10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:15 – 11:00 a.m. |
Networking Activity |
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11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
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Break |
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11:10 – 11:55 a.m. |
Senior Administrator Panel (Former Deans) Minerva Cordero, Ph.D. Terry C. Mena, Ph.D. Anthony Muscat, Ph.D. Susan Topham, Ed.D. |
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11:55 a.m. – Noon
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Wrap-Up and Evaluations |
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Please include your name, institution and campus as part of your communication.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
- Oralia De los Reyes, Ph.D.
- Assistant Vice President of Programs and Services
- 210-576-3244
- oralia.delosreyes@hacu.net
