Symposium Schedule
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time
Session
Location
9:40 - 11:00
Welcome and Plenary
To start this year’s PTK Symposium, President Pines has prepared a brief welcome video. President Pines’ video will be followed by a plenary panel.
Zupnik Forum (Clark Hall)
10:00 - 11:00
Leading, Connecting, & Networking in Academia in Uncertain Times
PTK Symposium 2026 Plenary Panel
This plenary session invites faculty to step boldly into their roles as leaders, innovators, and connectors during one of the most transformative moments in higher education. In alignment with the PTK Symposium theme, 'Adapting to Now,' this conversation focuses on how we can move forward with strength, clarity, and purpose as we navigate the new terrain emerging in higher education.
As University priorities evolve, academic expectations expand, and artificial intelligence reshapes how we teach and create knowledge, the call to courageous leadership has never been greater. This session reframes uncertainty not as a barrier but as an opportunity to lead with vision, communicate with integrity, and build networks that uplift our colleagues and students.
Panelists will share how faculty can cultivate resilience, amplify their voice, and stay anchored in the core values that define academic excellence: mentorship, shared wisdom, research, intellectual curiosity, and community. Together, we will explore practical strategies for fostering collaboration, strengthening professional relationships, and navigating change with confidence and compassion.
Through open dialogue, we will highlight the power of connection—how intentional networking, transparent communication, and collaborative leadership allow us not only to adapt but also to thrive. Faculty will leave with renewed energy, inspired perspective, and actionable approaches for leading with courage, building community, and shaping the future of academia with hope and purpose.
1101 Clark Hall (Zupnik Forum)