The Chair Academy's
18th Annual International Conference
Playing to Your Strengths

March 2-5, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee

 

Conference Goal

The Conference Goal is to provide programs that specifically address the administrative and
academic needs of post-secondary leaders, develop the skills required for effective leadership,
and maximize the opportunity for conference participants to interact with each other.


Who Should Attend?
Presidents, Vice Presidents, Deans, Chairs, Managers, Administrators, Faculty, Directors,
and individuals focused on developing and honing your own leadership capabilities and those
of individuals in your organization.


Conference Highlights
  • Meet and share ideas, issues, and challenges with participants from post-secondary
    institutions world-wide.
  • Gain important knowledge and tools for your leadership role.
  • Hear an inspiring lineup of cutting edge education researchers and world renowned
    speakers.
  • Empower yourself personally, professionally and organizationally

Conference Site
The Conference will be held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
Please visit the Hotel and Travel Page for more Details.


Strengths Cafe
Throughout the conference you will have the opportunity to engage in a Strengths
dialogue with a Certified Gallup Strengths Advocate at our Strengths Cafe!

With your conference registration, you will receive a code provided by the Gallup
Organization which will allow you to complete the Clifton StrengthsFinder survey online.

You will need to complete your survey online and print out your Strengths report prior
to your arrival at the conference, and bring it with you to the Strengths Cafe for an
in-depth conversation. This is a unique personal and professional development opportunity!

We look forward to seeing you there!


A Taste of Nashville

Included with your Conference registration fees, the Chair Academy
and our conference host the Tennessee Board of Regents presents

A Taste of Nashville!

Starring Country Music Legend Larry Gatlin!

This night of musical entertainment will be preceeded by a banquet dinner and will include musical entertainment featuring local Nashville university and college groups!

Please join us for this musical extravaganza!