The ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner is a highly anticipated event that celebrates women leaders and promotes leadership excellence and inclusion in academia. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
ACE Women’s Network Leadership Conference registration includes one dinner ticket, and additional tickets are available for $150. ACEx2025 and Council of Fellows Gathering registrants are invited to purchase tickets to this inspiring evening of networking and recognition for $150 each.
This gathering will provide a meaningful opportunity to connect and honor the achievements of women in higher education.
President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Systematically Advancing Women in Higher Education Leadership
The session features a dynamic conversation between Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Ted Mitchell, president of ACE. Together, they will explore effective strategies for advancing and supporting women in higher education leadership roles. The discussion will delve into innovative practices, policy considerations, and actionable steps that institutions can adopt to foster an inclusive environment in which women leaders can thrive. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges women face in ascending to leadership positions and learn how transformative change can be implemented within their own organizations to promote gender equity in higher education leadership