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Sunday (3 Feb).
Conference Arrival and
Registration
TBD-1800 Shuttle from
Airport to Lowe’s Hotel
1500-1900 Conference
Registration – Hotel Lobby
1830-2030 Conference
Reception – Hotel Conference Room
Monday (4 Feb).
Following breakfast in King Hall, conference participants
break into small groups to discuss previously provided case
studies that highlight the conference theme of “Leadership
Beyond Barriers.”
0800-0855 Breakfast –
King Hall
0900-0905 Superintendent
Opening Remarks – Mitscher Auditorium
0905-0930 Small Group
Breakout Session I
Morning Panels.
The morning activities continue with a moderated panel
discussion and Q&A of invited student conference
participants. The purpose of this panel discussion is to
gain an initial understanding of participant perspectives on
the conference theme and important questions that should be
considered. A second moderated panel follows the student
panel and is comprised of leaders and professionals from
military, business, government, and academia. The purpose
of this panel is to provide experienced leader and expert
perspectives on both the theme and student panel
perspectives. Back-to-back panels afford a unique
opportunity for interaction and feedback that will encourage
participation and broaden the base of discussion for the
entire conference.
0930-1015 Panel
Discussion I – Mitscher Auditorium
Moderator: Dr. Donnie Horner
Participants: Midshipmen/Cadets/Civilian Students
1015-1045 Break with
refreshments
1045-1145 Panel
Discussion II – Mitscher Auditorium
Moderator: Dr. Donnie Horner
Participants: MGEN Charles F. Bolden, Jr. USMC (Ret.)
Dr. Mady W. Segal
Dr. Gama Perruci
CMDCM
(AW/SW) Evelyn Banks, USN
1145-1200 Break and
Transit to T-court
1200-1215 Observe
T-Court formation
1215-1230 Transit to
King Hall
1230-1315 Lunch – King
Hall
1315-1345 Small Group
Breakout Session II
1345-1530 Yard Tours /
Activities Period
1530-1715 Shuttles
to/from Hotel
Commandant Remarks/Forrestal
Lecture Reception.
Prepared remarks by the Commandant will occur in Memorial
Hall preceding a student dinner reception in Smoke Hall and
a Superintendent-hosted dinner reception for the Forrestal
Lecture Speaker at Buchanan House. Conference staff,
faculty advisors, and invited Naval Academy and USNA
Foundation members attend the Buchanan House reception.
This reception is attended by conference sponsors (Class of
1938 and Mitch and Linda Hart) and provides an opportunity
to personally recognize the Keynote Speaker.
1730 Commandant
Welcoming Remarks – Memorial Hall
1745-1900 Dinner
(Conference Student Participants – Buffet in Smoke Hall)
Dinner
(Conference Staff, Faculty and Guests - Buchanan House)
1910-1920 Transit to
Alumni Hall (Bus from Buchanan House)
Evening Forrestal Lecture.
A Brigade Forrestal Lecture will occur in Alumni Hall on
Monday evening. The Forrestal Lecturer addresses the
conference theme of “Leadership Beyond Barriers” from his
broad experience and expertise building and improving
organizations around the world. The presentation and
follow-on Q&A provide an opportunity for conference
participants and the Brigade of Midshipmen to hear the words
of a respected, well-known leader.
1930-2030 Brigade
Forrestal Lecture – Alumni Hall
Speaker: Dr. Samuel Betances
Tuesday (5 Feb).
Following breakfast in King Hall, conference participants
break into small groups to discuss the Keynote Speaker and
reflect on the core conference questions.
0800-0900 Breakfast –
King Hall
0900-0945 Small Group
Breakout Session III
0945-1000 Break with
Refreshments
Morning Guest Speaker.
The morning guest speaker
is a recognized figure from academia, business, government,
or media with expertise on issues of organizational
diversity and leadership. This session is designed as an
interactive speech/presentation that provides an opportunity
for conference participant engagement, discussion, and
debate with the guest speaker.
1000-1115 Morning Guest
Speaker – Mitscher Auditorium
Speaker: CDR
Byron Marchant, USNR
1115-1130 Group Picture
– T Court
1130-1230 Lunch – King
Hall
Lunch Guest Speaker.
The lunch guest speaker
is a recognized expert or public figure from business,
athletics or the media who addresses the conference on
lessons, challenges, and issues of diversity and leadership
in at the organizational level.
1245-1400 Lunch Time
Guest Speaker – Mitscher Auditorium
Speaker: Mr.
Emmit McHenry
1400-1415 Break with
Refreshments
1415-1500 Small Group
Breakout Session IV
1500-1515 Break with
Refreshments
Afternoon Panel Discussion.
The afternoon panel discussion focuses on current issues and
challenges relevant to social, cultural and religious
diversity and leadership in organizations and in society.
Following the afternoon panel, small group moderators and
faculty advisors assist in the compilation of small group
discussion notes into a draft conference report.
1515-1630 Panel
Discussion III
Moderator: Dr.
George Lucas
Participants: RADM
Michael Holmes, USN (Ret.)
RADM Marsha Evans, USN (Ret.)
Dr. Harris Sussman
LT Daniella Kolodny, CHC, USN
1630-1730 Shuttle to
Hotel
1830-1930 Shuttle from
Hotel to Buddy’s
1900-2100 Buffet Dinner
– Buddy’s
2100-2200 Shuttle to
Hotel
Wednesday (6 Feb):
Following breakfast and a wrap-up small group session, the
conference staff and midshipmen/cadet/student panelists
present draft findings of the conference group discussions
and a review of conference highlights. The closing guest
speaker personalizes the conference theme and highlights the
responsibilities of leadership to seek and develop followers
from all backgrounds, in the process summarizing and
reinforcing topics discussed throughout the conference.
Following the closing guest speaker, conference sponsors
(USNA Class of 1938, Mitch and Linda Hart) provide
additional remarks and commentary to close the USNA
Leadership Conference 2008. Following lunch, conference
participants depart USNA.
0800-0900 Breakfast –
King Hall
0900-0930 Small Group
Wrap-up Session
0930-1000 Conference
Highlights and Draft Report – Mitscher Auditorium
1000-1015 Break with
Refreshments
1015-1100 Final
Conference Speaker – Mitscher Auditorium
Speaker: Col
Arthur Athens, USMCR
1100-1130 Closing
Remarks- Conference Staff and Conference Sponsors
1130-1215 Lunch- King
Hall
1130-TBD Shuttle to
Airport
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