Goals of the Meeting and Ongoing ATS Programming

1. To provide new deans with important information and nurture development of the skills that will make their work more effective and fulfilling.
2. To acquaint new deans with the resources available to theological schools through ATS, and "kick off" their longer-term engagement with ATS.
3. To facilitate connections among academic deans serving within the distinctive world of theological education.
4. To continue the process of formation into the vocation of the academic deanship.
5. To provide an opportunity for academic deans to step away from their offices for a time of learning, reflection, and refreshment.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16

Breakfast on your own (light snacks available at ATS upon arrival).

8:15 a.m.
Shuttle to ATS from Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

8:40 a.m.
Morning Prayer | Boardroom

9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Purpose and Goals of the School for New Deans

9:30 a.m.
The Context of Your Work: Overview and Emerging Trends in the Schools and in the Association

10:30 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m.
The Vocation of Academic Leadership

12:00 p.m.
Lunch | Café

1:30 p.m.
The Academic Dean and the CEO | Boardroom

2:30 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m.
The Academic Dean and the Faculty

4:00 p.m.
Key Resources for Theological Schools

4:30 p.m.
Adjournment

6:00 p.m.
Dinner at the Marriott

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Breakfast on your own (light snacks available at ATS upon arrival).

Check out of hotel and bring luggage with you to the ATS office. Luggage storage will be available and shuttles to the airport will depart from the ATS office at the conclusion of the event.

8:15 a.m.
Shuttle to ATS from Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

8:40 a.m.
Morning Prayer | Boardroom

9:00 a.m.
The ATS Approach to Accreditation: What New Deans Need to Know

10:30 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m.
The Academic Dean and Educational Assessment                                      

12:00 p.m.
Lunch | Café

1:00 p.m.
The Academic Dean and Financial Issues | Boardroom

2:00 p.m.
Liaison Meetings with Schools | Rooms TBA

2:45 p.m.
Final Words and Closing Blessing | Boardroom

3:00 p.m.
Adjournment