The Chair Academy - Global Leadership Training

28th Annual International Leadership Conference

The Science of Leadership

The Chair Academy’s 28th Annual International Leadership Conference will be held March 26-29, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, USA

AMENITIES:
• Self Parking: $22.00/night
• Overnight Valet Parking: $32.00/night
• Standard Internet in guest rooms: FREE, Premium Internet: $14.95/day
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The conference goal is to:
• Provide an interactive forum for educational leaders at all levels
• Address administrative and academic needs of higher education/organizational leaders
• Develop the skills required for effective leadership
• Maximize the opportunity for conferees to interact, network and build community

The Chair Academy’s conference is an exceptional opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas, issues, and challenges with colleagues from global higher education organizations. Participants gain practical knowledge, new ideas and tools, as well as current research and trends from world renowned speakers, presenters and concurrent sessions

Empower yourself personally, professionally, and organizationally.

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Keynote Speakers

Barry Posner

March 27, 2019 8:30am

Britt Andreatta

March 27, 2019 3:30pm
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John Hope Bryant

March 28, 2019 8:30am

Clifton Taulbert

March 26, 2019 2:30pm
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March 29, 2019 9:00am

Steve Olson

Master of Ceremonies

Conference Prelude

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 2:30pm
Capitol Ballroom
THE VIEW FROM THE TOP:
THE VISION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Presented by Clifton Taulbert and a group of global educators and leaders

VISION matters! It’s the key ingredient for the sustained success of any organization. In today’s academic environment, we must clearly understand what Leadership is thinking, planning, and prioritizing for our colleges and our student’s success. With mounting challenges and disruptive change, execution of vision requires our collective ability to capitalize on innovative mindsets designed to ignite our passion for the students we serve.

Join Clifton Taulbert and our Executive Panel as they explore questions of vision, planning, and execution, as it relates to employee engagement, student success, and learning pathways.

Conference Summit

Tuesday, March 29, 2019 - 9:00am
Capitol Ballroom
ACCELERATE YOUR IMAGINATION:
YOUR VISION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Presented by Clifton Taulbert and a group of global organizational leaders

As the conference comes to a close and the work of implementing the learning begins, Clifton Taulbert engages with a panel of higher education practitioners sharing how they plan to utilize the knowledge gained from the keynote conversations and concurrent sessions to support their vision for student success.

You will be challenged to ACCELERATE YOUR IMAGINATION and build innovative pathways that are needed to meet the demands of these challenging and disruptive times. An innovative pathway is a “must” if we are to ensure that our vision for student success remains our top priority.

Join this panel of visionaries and engage in a meaningful conversation that builds on the key messages learned throughout the conference.

Session Summaries

Find the schedule, presenters, room locations, and complete summaries for every concurrent and roundtable session presented at the Annual Conference.

Lifetime Membership

Stay connected with other leaders. Lifetime members get exclusive access to articles and events.

2020 Conference Discount

Register for the 2020 Conference, in Scottsdale Arizona, through April 4, 2019, and your 2020 registration rate is only $600 for non-members and $500 for members.

Lifetime Member Event

All Lifetime members are invited to join us in Georgia 11, Wednesday, March 26th at 11:00am for a special Lifetime Member Event. You must have a Member Ribbon to attend .

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

7:00am - 4:00pm

Conference Booth Hours
Location - Foyer

7:00am - 7:45am

Breakfast
Location - Capitol Ballroom

8:00am - 9:30am

Conference Skill-Building Workshops
Location - See Conference Workshops

9:30am - 9:45am

AM Break
Location - Capitol Ballroom

9:45am - 11:15pm

Conference Skill-Building Workshops, Continued
Location - See Conference Workshops

11:15pm - 12:30pm

Lunch (on your own)

12:30am - 2:00pm

Conference Skill-Building Workshops, Continued
Location - See Conference Workshops

2:00pm - 2:30pm

PM Break
Location - Capitol Ballroom

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Opening Conference Prelude:
A Vision for Student Success
Featuring Clifton Taulbert and a panel of organizational leaders from around the world
Location - Capitol Ballroom

5:30pm

Awards Gala (by invitation)
Location - Grand Ballroom (3rd floor)

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

7:00am - 5:00pm

Conference Booth Hours
Location - Foyer

7:30am - 8:15am

Breakfast
Location - Capitol Ballroom

7:45am - 8:15am

1st Time Attendees Breakfast
Location - Capitol Ballroom

8:30am - 10:30am

Opening General Session
Keynote: Barry Posner
Location - Capitol Ballroom

10:30am - 11:00am

AM Break
Location - Capitol Ballroom

11:00am - 12:15pm

Concurrent/Roundtable Session 1
Location - See Session Schedule

11:00am - 12:15pm

Lifetime Member Event (by invitation)
Location - Georgia 11

12:15pm - 1:45pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:45pm - 3:00pm

Concurrent/Roundtable Session 2
Location - See Session Schedule

3:00pm - 3:30pm

PM Break
Location - Capitol Ballroom

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Second General Session
Keynote: Britt Andreatta
Location - Capitol Ballroom

Thursday, March 28, 2019

WEAR YOUR CONFERENCE T-SHIRT!!!

7:00am - 4:45pm

Conference Booth Hours
Location - Foyer

7:30am - 8:15am

Breakfast
Location - Capitol Ballroom

8:30am - 10:30am

Third General Session
Keynote: John Hope Bryant
Location - Capitol Ballroom

10:30am - 11:00am

AM Break
Location - Capitol Ballroom

11:00am - 3:00pm

IAB/Practitioners Board Meeting (by invitation)
Location - Georgia 11

11:00am - 12:15pm

Concurrent Session 3
Location - See Session Schedule

12:15pm - 1:45pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:45am - 3:00pm

Concurrent Session 4
Location - See Session Schedule

3:00pm - 3:30pm

PM Break
Location - Capitol Ballroom

3:30pm - 4:45pm

Concurrent Session 5
Location - See Session Schedule

Friday, March 29, 2019

8:00am - 9:00am

Networking Breakfast
Location - Capitol Ballroom

9:00am - 10:30am

Closing Conference Summit/General Session:
Accelerate your Imagination! The Pathway to Innovation!
Featuring Clifton Taulbert and a panel of Academy facilitators from around the world
Location - Capitol Ballroom

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

In the heart of downtown Atlanta, we're surrounded by sensational dining, enviable attractions, and vibrant nightlife just minutes from the Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Phillips Arena, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, Civil Right Museum and the College Football Hall of Fame. Our hotel is 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Enjoy leisure time in our Garden Courtyard Pool with a retractable glass dome or take advantage of our state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness Center.

Fandangles Restaurant and Bar

Casual bar/restaurant featuring hand crafted cocktails, crafts beers and wines complemented with a creative locally inspired menu.

Open for dinner
Dress code: Casual

Collage Restaurant

This cozy venue in the heart of the hotel provides a welcoming place to relax over a leisurely breakfast or a lunch with friends or colleagues. Buffet and à la carte options ensure plenty of fresh, delicious selections.

Open for breakfast and lunch
Dress code: Casual

The Market

A complete market featuring Starbucks coffee drinks, all day sandwich options, snacks, drinks and much more.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Dress code: Casual

Restaurants Near Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

Downtown Atlanta offers several amazing culinary options, all within walking distance of the hotel.

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Things To Do In Atlanta

Atlanta offers several amazing attractions and entertainment options, all a short walk or drive from the hotel.

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Transportation Options

Transport options - Parking Rates - Driving Directions

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UBER/LYFT

Uber and Lyft are available in Atlanta. Price is variable, depending on volume of business.

Conference Sponsors

Recognizing our Conference Sponsors. Without their contributions we would not be able to bring you the high level speakers, and continue keeping our registration costs at a participant friendly rate.

Special thanks to our conference host, Gordon State College!