Annual Conference - Session One Descriptions

Thursday, November 7 | 9:45am - 10:45am

1A: Change Management, Your Bridge to the Future
Location: Westbrook A

Organizations don't change, people change! Change management is essential for successful implementation of new processes, systems, and structures. This session covers fundamental concepts, principles, and practical tools for effective change management. Participants will learn the core tenets of change management and the ADKAR methodology, a model outlining key elements for successful individual and organizational change. Implementing something? Let's ease the transition to your future state!

Presenters: 
Kory Riddle, Associate University Registrar, Yale University
Renée Kamauf, Deputy University Registrar, Yale University

1B: Journey to a New Degree Audit Tool: A Collaborative Approach
Location: Westbrook C

Discover Harvard's initiative to improve degree audit systems at Harvard College and Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. This presentation will highlight our collaboration between the Registrar's Office, IT department, and academic divisions to enhance the current degree audit systems. You'll learn about our motivation to create a more user-friendly system, our stakeholder engagement process, and insights gained from surveying students and staff, as well as consulting with other institutions. We will present key findings and discuss the feasibility of upgrading the current tool to better meet our needs. Join us for a discussion and Q&A to explore stakeholder involvement, integration challenges, and lessons learned.

Presenters: 
Hannah Huh, Associate Registrar for Enrollment Services, Harvard University
Shaili Ghimire, Business Systems Analyst for Enrollment Services, Harvard University

1C: The CourseLeaf Inclusive Curriculum Tool & Yale: A Case Study
Location: Executive

The CourseLeaf Inclusive Curriculum Tool helps campuses promote student belonging through normalizing the use of inclusive language in course titles and descriptions. Learn how Yale has implemented and leveraged this tool to maximize its value on campus. This session will introduce the features and benefits of the tool and present Yale’s implementation journey.

Presenter: Craig Canfield, EdD, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CourseLeaf