Overview

Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times

Higher education leaders are operating in a time of relentless scrutiny and change. Rising political violence, federal investigations, state mandates, donor and alumni pressure, campus protests, budget shortfalls, and rapid shifts in DEI and AI are converging all at once. The job of leading a college or university has never been more difficult: every decision is scrutinized, trust breaks faster than it is built, and the path forward is rarely clear. The tragic shooting on a Utah campus last month — during a public event on free expression — underlines just how high the stakes have become.

What You'll Discover

This webinar will feature two nationally recognized leaders who have wrestled with these challenges firsthand. Together, they will share concrete strategies and lessons learned on how campus leaders can:

• Use constructive dialogue to restore stability and trust in moments of tragedy or upheaval.

• Navigate organizational change under intense political and cultural pressure.

Expert Panel

Moderator: Mylien Duong, Chief Impact Officer, Constructive Dialogue Institute

Featuring:

• Hiram Chodosh, President, Claremont McKenna College

• Jonathan Alger, President, American University

Join the Conversation

This interactive session will include candid reflections, actionable strategies, and opportunities for Q&A. Don’t miss this chance to learn how dialogue can steady institutions, rebuild trust, and help courageous leadership turn crisis into an opportunity for resilience and renewal.

Register now to equip yourself with practical strategies for leading in times of crisis.