FACRAO Webinar - Dancing in the RainProgram description:The COVID-19 crisis and the renewed emphasis on racial justice issues following the George Floyd murder have created unprecedented upheaval across the business, government, and education sectors. Higher education, along with other industries, was forced to pivot quickly as lock down orders cascaded across the country. This universal disruption has pushed leaders and individuals to push through the fog of uncertainty. This event is what author Bruce Feiler calls a lifequake-an earthquake in our lives. The insights provided in his book Life is in the transitions: Mastering change at any age, will serve as the framework for this session. Attendees can expect to find applications to their professional and personal circumstances. Discussion of topics like meaning-making, creativity and learning to dance in the rain will be central to this session. Learning Outcomes:
Presenter Biography:Tammy Aagard is the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at the University of Florida. She has nearly 30 years of experience in higher education. Her current role includes oversight of the offices of Admissions, Student Financial Affairs, and UF Online Enrollment Services. Her previous experience includes enrollment management areas of admissions, academic advising, graduate school, financial aid, and registrar at the University of Wyoming. She also has experience in athletics at Washington State University. Current enrollment management initiatives include implementing multiple admission application platforms, initiatives to improve access through recruitment and financial aid, and working with a team to support the multiple pathways to admission to the University of Florida. Dr. Aagard has worked extensively with academic and administrative leaders across campus. Her passions include strategic planning and aligning division goals with the mission and goals of the institution. These strategic planning efforts include a strong foundation in assessment and data analysis. She has a history of serving on many academic committees including general education visioning and implementation teams for two separate iterations of general education, graduate education task force, university course and curriculum committees, student success and transitions team, and enrollment management council. Dr. Aagard has extensive experience in staff development and has presented on leadership topics at the institution, state, regional, national and international levels. Dr. Aagard earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a master's degree in Adult Education, and a bachelor's degree in Zoology all from the University of Wyoming. The focus of her research was on state-funded scholarship programs and academic preparedness. She completed a certificate in Enrollment Management from the University of Southern California. She has a passion for professional development, leadership and working to your strengths.
Speaker: Dr. Tammy Aagard, University of Florida |