ACE Western PA Networking Event
Thursday, September 14, 2017
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Penn State Beaver
Special Events Room, Student Union Building
100 University Drive | Monaca, PA 15061

Join us for an ACE Western PA Women’s Networking event, featuring President Karen Whitney of Clarion University. Registration opening shortly.

3:00-3:15 pm
Introductions

3:15-4:00 pm
President Karen Whitney, Clarion University
Dr. Whitney has more than 30 years experience in higher education, most recently at Clarion, where she has worked to raise the university’s reputation for academic quality and high-impact college experiences. Her efforts include $150 million worth of renovation and construction projects designed to enrich student learning and the community engagement experience. Dr. Whitney will share her pathway to the presidency as well as her thoughts for successful pathways for future presidents.

4:00-5:00 pm
How are you paving your pathway to your next leadership role and hopefully to a presidency?
Participants will break into small groups to discuss their leadership goals and brainstorm possible pathways led by Dr. Andrea Adolph, Western Region Coordinator, ACE PA Network and Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State New Kensington; Dr. Jenifer Cushman, Presidential Sponsor ACE PA Women’s Network and Chancellor, Penn State Beaver; Dr. Melinda Stephens, Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Geneva College; and Dr. Karen Whitney.