Event
Event Details
Where:
New York, NY
New York, NY
When:
October 30 - November 2, 2022
October 30 - November 2, 2022
Attain Partners experts are speaking during the EACUBO 2022 Annual Meeting! See details below.
Learn more about the event here.
Creating and Implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy
Monday, October 31, 2–3p
Hosted by Reshma Patel-Jackson, Attain Partners, and Glen Jones, Georgetown University
Over the past year, the world has witnessed multiple events that have shone a bright light on systemic racism and social injustice. These events have served as a catalyst to identify attitudes that contribute to these conditions and shift established mindsets towards creating new systems that result in increased diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At an organizational level, it is imperative that institutions revisit their culture, behavioral norms, operations, and structure to determine whether it promotes and values diversity of stakeholders and thinking, provides a sense of belonging for all, and removes barriers to access and success. During the session, Reshma Patel-Jackson will provide an overview of the new Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Performance Maturity Framework that Attain Partners has recently launched to support DEI assessment activities at colleges and universities.
Glen Jones and Reshma Patel-Jackson have worked together for several years to shape strategic priorities for the NCAA, with DEI serving as a strategic priority for the associations, student-athletes, and governing bodies. In this session, they will discuss DEI strategies for establishing a vision and direction that speaks to the future direction of higher education, and how change management practices can be employed to create impact and accountability amongst business leaders who are critical to achieving the social and financial outcomes and impact that DEI can bring to both their campus and community. With a focus on the student, staff, and faculty communities, the speakers will discuss the critical components of a DEI strategy and equip participants with the ability to inform their organization’s journey to a more inclusive culture. Further, they will discuss the unique role the business office plays in advancing campus DEI initiatives. Throughout the discussion, they will engage members to provide insights into their current DEI experiences within their institutions, so the discussion can be tailored to address the audience’s specific situations.
Challenges of Deploying ERP for a Consortium of Universities
Tuesday, November 1, 3:15–4:15p
Hosted by Reshma Patel-Jackson and Mark Meyers, Attain Partners, and Janet Wormack, University System of Maryland
As we progress forward beyond the pandemic and events of the past couple of years, institutions are faced with continued challenges that can impact the financial health of a university or college. Future forecasts of the coming enrollment cliff and current staffing challenges require new and innovative ways to do more with less. This presentation and discussion will consider the opportunities and challenges of employing a consortium approach for ERP solutions.
A consortium model provides participating institutions many benefits, of which economies of scale, financial sustainability, and shared services and best practices are but a few. Presenters will share an overview and insight from an ongoing endeavor to implement an ERP solution across a consortium of five universities. Topics to be covered include an overview of the decision behind a consortium model approach to an ERP solution, best practices for an effective governance structure and unified team, and strategies for developing and executing a deployment plan that considers the needs of individual institutions within a unified model. This presentation will be a blend of knowledge shared with an interactive discussion to solicit questions, share experiences, and elicit perspectives from participants.
