A full-day retreat featuring special topic sessions, led by university leaders, to introduce the many resources available to you as a leader at Duke.
Kirby Reading room, Fuqua School of Business
This annual day-long program provides leaders of departments and units with the opportunity to learn about the broader university context and to engage with fellow leaders.
Event Schedule
Friday, September 5
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:55 a.m.
Welcome
8:55 – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks & Conversation
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Conversation With Deans
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Community Building in an Evolving Academic Landscape
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Finance and Administration
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Conversation With President Price & Networking Lunch
12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
- 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
- 12:45 - 1:00 p.m. Leader Introductions
- 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Conversation With President Price
Group Photograph
1:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Break
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Inclusive Excellence
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Research Landscape
2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
Teaching & Mentoring Excellence: Report of the 2030 Committee
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Panel of Experienced/Former Department & Unit Leaders
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Reception
4:15 – 5:00 p.m.