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The Public/Private Divide: A Conversation with Christian University Administrators at Public and Faith-based Universities

When: June 8, 2023, 1:45 pm - Thursday

Where: Lamb & Scroll

Session 4

Session Abstract

Panelists have served in top administrative roles at public and private universities. They will reflect on their work as Christians in administration, challenges they faced to live authentically, and how they expressed their faith in their administrative roles. Keeping with the conference theme of “What Will Be Our Future?” they will also discuss ways to mentor Christian faculty and mid-level administrators for roles in upper administration.

Speakers

Nancy Shankle, Associate Vice Chancellor, Texas A&M University System and Provost of the RELLIS Academic Alliance, Convener

  • James Hallmark, Vice Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System, Participant
  • Allison Garrett, Chancellor, Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, Participant
  • L. Randolph Lowry III, Lipscomb University, Emeritus, Participant
  • Robert Rhodes, Provost, Abilene Christian University, Participant
  • Kathy Pulley, Professor Emeritus, Missouri State University, Participant
  • Joel Anderson, Chancellor Emeritus, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Participant

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James Cone with conferee at the CSC in 2017

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Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), delivering the CSC plenary address.

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US Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith delivering the CSC plenary address

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David Brooks engaging conferees during breakfast at the CSC

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