Taking Our Institutions to the Next Level
Join higher education leaders from across the country at Destination High Performance: Higher Education Leadership Conference in Pensacola Beach, FL. This dynamic two-day event will explore proven strategies for driving continuous improvement, transforming institutional culture, and strengthening workforce education. Through expert-led panels and discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, participants will gain actionable insights to elevate their institutions and shape the future of higher education.
Why Attend?
- Transforming Higher Education – Learn how institutions are breaking down silos, designing new college models, and driving continuous improvement to meet today’s challenges.
- Next-Level Leadership – Gain insights on executive leadership, data-driven decision-making, and maturing leadership teams to accelerate institutional success.
- Workforce & System Innovation – Explore collaborative strategies for strengthening workforce education and building high-performing higher education systems.
- Interactive Learning – Engage in masterclasses, panel discussions, and table conversations designed to help you apply key takeaways to your institution.
- Networking & Collaboration – Connect with higher education leaders nationwide to share strategies, challenges, and successes in a dynamic, beachfront setting.
Save Your Seat
Reserve your spot at the early bird rate, today. We will email you when registration opens to complete your registration.
Agenda at a Glance
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UNTIL DHP HIGHER EDUCATION 2025!
6:30AM • Networking
Networking Breakfast
8AM • Welcome
Welcome & Opening Keynote
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
8:30AM • Conversation with an Executive
Taking Our Institution to the Next Level
9:05AM • Next Level Talk
Breaking Down Silos to Become an Integrated College System
9:40AM • Next Level Conversation
Data-Driven Decision Making That Takes Institutions to the Next Level
10:05AM • Next Level Talk
Designing a New College Model
10:35AM • Mini Masterclass
Pushing the Envelope to Take Our Institutions to the Next Level
11:15AM • Next Level Talk
Soaring to R1
12PM • Networking
Networking Lunch
12:45PM • Panel
Collaborative Approaches Among Colleges Within a System
1:30PM • Next Level Talk
Next Level Executive Leadership
2:05PM • Panel
Taking Workforce Education to the Next Level
2:40PM • Mini Masterclass
Improving Processes to Go to the Next Level
3:25PM • Panel
Maturing an Executive Team to Go to the Next Level
5PM • Networking
Networking Reception on the Beach
Cocktails, Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Music, and Fun
6:45AM • Networking
Networking Breakfast
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
8AM • Welcome Back
Day 2 Opening
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
8:30AM • Keynote
Next Level Higher Education Systems
9:15AM • Panel
Next Level Higher Education Systems
10:30AM • Connecting K12 to Higher Education
Taking School Districts to the Next Level
11AM • Table Discussion
How Will You Leave Here and Apply What You Learned to Take Your Institution to the Next Level?
11:20AM • Panel
President & Chancellor Closing Remarks
11:30AM • Networking
Networking Lunch
Hotel and Conference Venue
DHP Higher Education will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach hotel: 12 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561.
Special conference room rates are available. Discount code: 901. The reservation cut-off date for the conference discount is May 12, 2025.
Conference Rates
Conference rates vary, with discounts for teams and partners. Register early to save—early bird pricing is available through April 18, 2025.
| Early Bird | Standard Invoice | Standard Credit Card | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner Presenter and team members from presenting organizations |
waived | waived | waived |
| Team of 3 or more from the same organization |
$250 per person | $300 per person | $325 per person |
| Individual Registrant | $300 | $350 | $375 |