Bold Transitions: Navigating Professional Change in Higher Education

Change is inevitable, but transformation is a choice. In this panel discussion, higher education professionals who have made significant shifts—whether changing roles, departments, campuses, or entire career trajectories—will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for embracing professional evolution.

Committee Group: Group IV: Leadership and Management Development

First Learning Outcome: Recognize and articulate potential for growth and transformation within careers. 

Second Learning Outcome: Identify approaches to manage change and transitions, including role shifts, departmental moves, and career pivots.

Third Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of building and sustaining meaningful professional networks that support long-term career development.

Core Competency: Change Management

Proficiency:

Presenter(s): 

Heidi Tuescher-Gille University of Wisconsin - Madison

Sara CW Sullivan Cornell University

Anne Eckenrod University of Wisconsin - Madison

Kelly Norton University of Wisconsin - Madison