Higher Education Leadership Symposium: Nashville 2025

Join us for a day of dialogue, insights, and innovation in Nashville

Monday, October 27
Programming: 1p – 4:30p
Networking happy hour: 4:30p – 6p

Omni Nashville Hotel
250 Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203

Attain Partners is convening higher education leaders in Nashville for a day of dialogue, strategy, and exploration of the future of our institutions. This one-day symposium will bring together IT leaders, senior administrators, and thought leaders to share real perspectives on today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our agenda features voices from across the sector, including leaders from Boston University, Marshall University, and Teachers College, alongside experts from Attain Partners.

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Agenda at-a-Glance

Addressing the Current State

1p – 1:15p | Welcome

1:15p – 2p | Panel: IT Leaders as Institutional Strategists

Featuring Dave Comroe (CIO, Teachers College) and Pete Groustra (Assistant Vice President for Projects, Programs, & Governance (PPG), Boston University)
Moderated by Reshma Patel-Jackson

2p – 2:30p | Evaluating AI Technology Investments with Alex Brown

2:30p – 2:45p | Snack and Networking Break

Exploring the Future State

2:45p – 3:15p | Reimagining the Student Experience

Featuring Marylou O’Donnell-Rundlett (Director, Enrollment Management, Boston University) and Jodie Penrod (CIO, Marshall University)
Moderated by Kristi Phillips

3:15p – 4:15p | Interactive Workshop: Design Thinking for Digital Transformation