Dual Mission Schedule

Interactive Discussion Sessions Location: Ascent Center, Rooms: XX, XX, XX) Dual Mission 101: Constructing A New Learner-Focused Model (Location: XX) Sara Gast, Deputy Executive Director of the Carnegie Classification Systems, American Council on Education [CONFIRMED] Dr. Cecilia Orphan, Associate Professor of Higher Education, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver [PENDING] Moderator: Kathryn Regjo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Colorado Mountain College [PROPOSED] Session Description: As the dual mission model gains momentum, a common understanding and definition are still emerging about this cohort of institutions. What are the characteristics of a dual mission institution? What are students and geographic regions do they typically serve? What programs do they offer? How do they generally operate? Equally as important – what aren’t dual mission institutions? This interactive discussion will help to inform forthcoming research on defining dual mission institutions. What Do The Changes to the Carnegie Classification System Really Mean? (Location: XX) Mushtaq Gunja, Executive Director of the Carnegie Classification Systems and Senior Vice President, American Council on Education [CONFIRMED] Moderator: Mary Boyd, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, Colorado Mountain College [PROPOSED] Session Description: Following the plenary session, join the team from the American Council on Education for a more intimate conversation to explore the forthcoming changes to the Carnegie Classification System. This session will be hosted as a focus group discussion, with opportunities for input and questions. How Data Can Support Decision-Making at the Dual Mission Campus (Location: XX) Sarah Collins, Chief Strategy Officer, AdAstra [CONFIRMED] Kenyatta Johnson, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Albany State University [CONFIRMED] Stacey White, Regional Vice President, AdAstra [CONFIRMED] Moderator: Matt Gianneschi, Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff, Colorado Mountain College [CONFIRMED]   Session Description: While many higher education institutions have experienced enrollment challenges and increased equity gaps, disruption from the pandemic also… Read more: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Welcome Location: Bushong Student Center Room: Student Living Room Governor Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President & CEO, Colorado Mountain College Jamie Merisotis, President & CEO, Lumina Foundation Sarah Hughes, Chair, Colorado Commission on Higher Education Opening Plenary: Where Does the Dual Mission Institution Fit in the Carnegie Classification System Since the early 1970’s the Carnegie Classification system has been used to categorize institutions by representative and demographic and operational differences. However, over the last half-century, postsecondary education institutions have evolved beyond many of the definitions used by the original Carnegie system. In 2022, the American Council of Education aligned with the Carnegie Classification system with a prerogative to review, refresh and reconceptualize the framework. Join an intimate conversation about the future of the Carnegie Classification system, and notably, why Dual Mission institutions illustrate why this effort is so important, timely and relevant to reframe the higher education landscape. Chauncy Lennon, Vice President for Learning and Work, Lumina Foundation for Education Mushtaq Gunja, Executive Director, Carnegie Classification Systems and Senior Vice President, American Council on Education Moderator: Doug Lederman, Inside Higher Ed Presidential Panel Response Session Description: Presidents from dual mission institutions will respond to the evolving nature of institutional designation. What does the change to the Carnegie Classification System mean for higher education? And more importantly, what does the changing definition mean for learners, faculty, staff and partnerships that extend beyond the campus? What opportunities now exist? Steve Easton, President, Dickinson State University Brad Mortensen, President, Weber State University Carrie Besnette Hauser, President & CEO, Colorado Mountain College Ted Mitchell, President & CEO, American Council on Education Moderator: Doug Lederman, Inside Higher Ed