PBAF24: Strategy, Culture, and Data—Executing on Critical Change Initiatives

Recorded On: 10/07/2024

Every institution is facing internal and external pressures that are accelerating the need for substantial and rapid change. In this session, panelists will share how they ushered in meaningful change through intentional culture development, data infrastructure, and strategic planning to build a common and integrated institutional perspective and goal for the future. Panelists will share lessons learned on the importance of developing and refining institutional systems and procedures to support continuous quality improvement and monitoring for institutional and financial health.

CPE Available: 1 Credit in Specialized Knowledge

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Event Information

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a professional in higher education or a related private industry.
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Mode: Group internet based
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Length: 60 minutes

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Steven MacDonald Simpson

Chief of Staff, Strategy, and DEIJ

Oakland Community College

Steven MacDonald Simpson is a compassionate and values-driven education executive and academic leader with expertise in building highly engaging academic environments to foster student development within higher education, K-12, and online learning. He has dedicated his career towards optimizing educational outcomes through influential leadership, diversity and inclusion, curriculum improvement, and educational administration. Professional focus includes community engagement, partnership development, academic culture development, accreditation and regulatory compliance, program development, vision planning, financial modeling and budgeting, diversity and cultural Competency, and relationship building.

Rilie Kafer

Associate

rpk GROUP

Rilie Kafer is an associate with rpk GROUP. For more than 10 years prior to joining rpk, Kafer worked in Kansas institutions of higher education leading sustainability and innovation efforts at university, technical, and community colleges. As an associate, she supports clients in fulfilling mission and student success under a sustainable financial model by connecting academic, administrative, and business models along with a deep understanding of change management.