Program

Conference Registration 

6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Conference Welcome

• Deborah R. Marinski, Ph.D., Dean of Campus & Community Relations, RBCA Conference Chair, Ohio University Southern Campus

6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Networking Reception (John Ringling Pre-function Area)

Monday, June 23, 2025

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast 

9:00 a.m.

Welcome

9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 

Keynote Speaker: Assuming Your Role as a Community Leader

• Presenter:Kevan Frazier, Ph.D., Executive Director, Western Carolina University Programs in Asheville

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

The Life of an Interim President

• Presenter:David H. Devier, Ph.D., Interim President, Westmoreland County Community College

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 

Developing Innovative Pathways to Degrees - Strengthening Regional Workforce

• Presenter:Liza Skryzhevska, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Miami University Regionals

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Break

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Academic Leadership Academy

• Presenter:Deborah R. Marinski, Ph.D., Dean of Campus & Community Relations, RBCA Conference Chair, Ohio University Southern Campus

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

AI, Enrollment Cliffs, & Legislative Changes, oh my!

• Presenter:Jeff Bauer, DBA, Dean, University of Cincinnati - Clermont

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Making the Most of Program Reviews-Unlocking their Potential

• Presenter:Travis Haire, Ph.D., Chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.  

Break

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

Using Authentic Learning to Retain Students

• Presenters: 
  Donna Burgraff, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Ohio University
  Allison White, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Ohio University

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Promoting Community on a Regional Campus

• Presenters: 
  Nathan Price, Ph.D., Executive Director/ Interim Executive Director, University of North Georgia
  Sandy Ott, Ph.D., Executive Director, University of North Georgia Blue Ridge Campus

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Networking Activities

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Conference Networking Reception - Spike 'N Tees, 220 Sands Point Rd. 

Full Conference Breakfast

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.  

Leveling Up: Improving Academic Program Access Through Philanthropy on Regional Campuses

• Presenters:
  Lewatis McNeal, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Regional Higher Education and Partnerships, Ohio University
  Jay Lockard, Senior Director of Development, Major Giving for Regional Campuses, Ohio University

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Break & Check Out

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Keynote Speaker: Great! I'm a Community Leader. Now What?

• Kevan Frazier, Ph.D., Executive Director, Western Carolina University Programs in Asheville

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.  

Conference Wrap-Up & Evaluations

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Conference Committee Meeting