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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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2026 Foundations of Transformation Cohort Convening
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Registration Open
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9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Grant Cohort Meetings (By invitation only)
- Scaling Shortened Academic Terms
- Alliance Learner Success Implementation
- Digital Holistic Student Supports (DHSS)
- Sustainable College Employer Partnerships
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9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Presidents’ Strategy and Insight Session (By invitation only)
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1:00–2:30 p.m.
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Pre-Summit Convening: UMGC Microcredential Information and Orientation
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3:00–5:00 p.m.
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Opening Workshop for All Attendees: From Assessment to Action: Data and AI Governance in Practice
Presenters:
Dr. Gregory Wolniak, Head of Education Initiatives, DataKind
Shara Davis, Data & Analytics Summit Co-Chair, Achieving the Dream
Laurie Heacock, Coach and 2026 Data Summit Co-Chair, Achieving the Dream
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5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Welcome Reception
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Thursday, October 1
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7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Registration Open
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7:30–8:30 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
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8:30–8:45 a.m.
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Welcome Remarks
Shara Davis, Data & Analytics Summit Co-Chair, Achieving the Dream
Laurie Heacock, Data & Analytics Summit Co-Chair, Achieving the Dream
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8:45–9:30 a.m.
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Opening Keynote Address:
Dr. Lenore P. Rodicio, President and CEO, Achieving the Dream
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9:30–11:00 a.m.
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Plenary Session: Measuring Value — Voices From the Field
This plenary explores how colleges are defining and measuring value in ways that matter for students and communities. Through a conversation with leaders from the Federal Reserve and college presidents, the session highlights insights from the Community College Outcomes Survey and other emerging approaches to understanding post-completion outcomes, economic mobility, and return on education.
Moderator:
Dr. Lenore P. Rodicio, President and CEO, Achieving the Dream
Panelists:
Stephanie Norris, Regional Economist and Director, Community College Initiative, Federal Reserve of Richmond
Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis, President, Community College of Baltimore County
Dr. Paula Pando, President, Reynolds Community College
Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson, President, Roxbury Community College
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11:00–11:30 a.m.
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Coffee & Connections in the Learning Exchange
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11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions
Topics Include:
- Linking Education and Employment Data
- Data Governance with Purpose
- Community Vibrancy Metrics in Action
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12:30–1:30 p.m.
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Networking Lunch
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1:30–2:45 p.m.
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Plenary Session:
Becoming Program Portfolio Strategists — Delivering on the Community College Promise
Presenter:
Dr. Karen A. Stout, President and CEO Emerita, Achieving the Dream
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3:00-3:30 p.m.
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Innovative Collaboration Sessions
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3:30–3:45 p.m.
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Coffee & Connections in the Learning Exchange
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3:45-4:45 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions
Topics Include:
- Data Literacy
- Aligning Program Learning Outcomes with Labor Market Demand
- Advancing Digital Transformation and Data - Empowerment through ATD’s ICAT 2.0
- Advancing the AI Enabled College
- Innovative Post-Secondary Data Partnership (PDP) Tools and Applications
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Friday, October 2, 2026
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7:30-10:00 a.m.
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Registration Open
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7:30–8:30 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
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8:30–9:15 a.m.
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Plenary Session:
Directing Intelligence
Everyone agrees that artificial intelligence is changing how we work, but the bigger question isn't what AI will do — it is how people will work alongside it. As AI becomes more capable and widely available, success will depend less on simply using these tools and more on directing them with sound judgment and human agency. In this session, Todd McLees introduces the concept of Directing Intelligence — the human capabilities needed to work effectively with AI. In practice, McLees describes directing intelligence as a set of capabilities that can be built and can determine who succeeds in the "Agency Economy."
Designed for faculty, advisors, student affairs professionals, institutional researchers, and college leaders, this session examines how institutions can prepare not only to use AI but to thrive in a world where the ability to direct intelligence has become an essential workforce competency. Participants will leave with a new framework for thinking about AI and practical ideas for helping students developing the human capabilities that technology cannot replace.
Presenter:
Todd McLees, Co-founder, humanskills.ai
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9:15-10:45 a.m.
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Plenary Session:
From Vision to Practice: Building an AI-Ready College: A Fireside Conversation
Moderator:
Dr. Lenore P. Rodicio, President and CEO, Achieving the Dream
Panelists:
Todd McLees, Founder, HumanSkills AI
Gregory A. Haile JD, CEO, Upwardly Global
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10:45–11:00 a.m.
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Closing of the 2026 Data & Analytics Summit
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11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Optional Team Time
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