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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This high-level overview highlights key sessions. There will also be networking breaks and ‘Connecting the Dots’ sessions to keep you engaged throughout the day.
6:30AM • Networking
Networking Breakfast
8AM • Welcome & Opening Keynote
Taking Leadership to the Next Level
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
8:20AM • Conversation with an Executive
Taking Our Institution to the Next Level
Dr. Kristine Strickland, Chancellor • Fletcher Technical Community College
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
9AM • Next Level Talk
Going to the Next Level with a Strategic Plan, College Blueprint, and Case for Support
Dr. Vincent June, Chancellor • South Louisiana Community College
9:40AM • Next Level Talk
Designing a New College Model
Dr. Natalie Harder, President • Coker University
10:05AM • Panel
Maturing an Executive Team to go to the Next Level to Not Only Survive but Thrive
Dr. Natalie Harder, President • Coker University
Dan Buryj, VP of Administration and Finance • Coker University
Katherine Davis, VP of Strategic Communications • Coker University
Dr. Katie Flaherty, VP for Institutional Effectiveness • Coker University
Dr. Lynn Griffen, VP for Athletics and Athletics Facilities • Coker University
Dr. Susan Henderson, Provost • Coker University
10:45AM • Keynote
Designing Next Level Higher Education Systems
Dr. Brendan Kelly, President • Arkansas State University System
11:30AM • Panel
Collaborative Approaches Among Colleges Within a System
Dr. Chandler LeBeouf, VP of Education • Louisiana Community and Technical College
Dr. Rick Bateman, Chancellor • Bossier Parish Community College
Dr. Tina Tinney, Chancellor • Nunez Community College
Dr. Neil Aspinwall, Chancellor • SOWELA Technical Community College
12:20PM • Networking
Networking Lunch
1:15PM • Next Level Talk
Next Level Leadership to Meet the Needs of the Future Workforce
Dr. Willie Smith, Chancellor • Baton Rouge Community College
1:45PM • Panel
Taking our Institutions to the Next Level to Prepare the New Workforce
Dr. Howard Spearman, President • Rock Valley College
Robert Matthews, VP of Student, Academic, and Workforce Success • Mott Community College
Dr. Sarah Barlow, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Student Development • Baton Rouge Community College
2:30PM • Mini Masterclass
Identifying the Gaps that Keep Us from Going to the Next Level
Dr. Charlotte Boling, Leader Coach • Studer Education
Dr. Julie Kunselman, Leader Coach • Studer Education
Dr. Pam Northrup, Vice President of Coaching • Studer Education
Dr. KK Owen, Leader Coach • Studer Education
Dr. Reggie Todd, Leader Coach • Studer Education
3:20PM • Conversations with an Executive
Taking Leadership to the Next Level
Dr. Tina Tinney, Chancellor • Nunez Community College
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
3:45PM • Closing the Day
Afternoon Takeaways
5PM • Networking
Networking Reception on the Beach
Cocktails, Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Music, and Fun
6:45AM • Networking
Networking Breakfast
8AM • Day 2
Welcome Back
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
8:20AM • Keynote
Connecting K12 to Higher Education: Taking School Districts to the Next Level
Dr. Bradley Roberson, Superintendent • Oxford School District, MS
8:50AM • Panel
Next Level Education Systems
Dr. Chandler LeBeouf, VP of Education • Louisiana Community and Technical College System
Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent • Mississippi Department of Education
Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, Executive Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential • Michigan Department of Education
Dr. Bradley Roberson, Superintendent • Oxford School District
Dr. David C. Weindorf, VP for Research and Economic Development • Georgia Southern University
10:05AM • Mini Masterclass
Mapping Process Improvements to go to the Next Level
Process Mapping: Fixing Broken Processes
Dr. Charlotte Boling, Leader Coach • Studer Education
Dr. Julie Kunselman, Leader Coach • Studer Education
Dr. Pam Northrup, Vice President of Coaching • Studer Education
Dr. KK Owen, Leader Coach • Studer Education
Dr. Reggie Todd, Leader Coach • Studer Education
10:50AM • President’s Reflections on Going to the Next Level
Pushing the Envelope to go There
11:05AM • Discussion
How will you leave here and apply what you learned to take your institution and your leadership to the next level?
11:30AM • Day 2
Closing Remarks
Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder & President • Studer Education
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 |