Preliminary Program
Sessions are open to all registered Annual Meeting
attendees unless noted.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Registration
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2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Government Relations Academy (Preconference Session)
The new 119th Congress represents a sea change in Washington, with Republican control over both chambers of Congress and the White House. This session is designed to give campus leaders an overview of the major higher education issues on the agenda of Congress and the Administration, followed by “hot topic” sessions delving further into specific policy issues.
SPEAKERS:
Jody Feder, J.D., Director of Accountability and Regulatory Affairs, NAICU
Stephanie T. Giesecke, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, NAICU
Karin L. Johns, Director of Tax Policy, NAICU
Justin Monk, Director of Student and Institutional Aid Policy, NAICU
Suzanne Stokes Vieth, Director of State Relations and Outreach, NAICU
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Hot Topic Concurrent Sessions
Dive into greater detail on policies that could impact your campus by choosing two mini-sessions. Conversations will include policy or campus experts and members of the NAICU Government Relations Team.
(Choose one session in each time block)
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Hot Topics Session I
3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Hot Topics Session II
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Government Relations Academy Closing Session
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Government Relations Academy Reception
Government relations professionals are invited to a special reception and meet and greet to network with colleagues old and new. Enjoy a drink and snacks after an afternoon of meetings.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
After a day of travel or the first afternoon of meetings, unwind and network with friends and colleagues, while enjoying an array of delicious food and drink.
Monday, February 3, 2025
7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
NAICUSE Executive Committee Meeting
Closed Session for Committee Members Only
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
NAICUSE Breakfast Buffet
Closed Sessions for State Executives and Staff Members
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration
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8:30 a.m. - Noon
NAICUSE Meeting
Closed Session for State Executives and Staff Members
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Plenary Session I
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Plenary Session II
11:00 a.m. - Noon.
Plenary Session III
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
NAICU Board of Directors Meeting
Closed Session for Board Members
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Monday Luncheon & Lecture
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
NAICUSE Luncheon
Closed Session for State Executives and Staff Members
1:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Coffee Break
1:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Convening of the 2025 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day
Opening of the 2025 meeting, including welcome messages from the NAICU Board Chair and the NAICU President.
SPEAKERS:
Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D., President, Hollins University (VA) and 2024-25 Chair, NAICU Board of Directors
Barbara K. Mistick, D.B.A., President, NAICU
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Plenary Session IV
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Plenary Session V
3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Break
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Plenary Session VI: Outlook from Capitol Hill
Join us for a discussion with a bipartisan panel of key Hill staff on the House and Senate education committees. Get the inside scoop on their policy views, the bills they are writing, and their current perspectives on colleges and universities.
4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Plenary Session VII
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Leadership Reception
By Invitation Only
Current or past members of our national board and committee leadership are cordially invited to a Special Reception hosted by NAICU President Barbara K. Mistick, D.B.A, and 2024-25 Board Chair Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D., president of Hollins University (VA), Join us as we salute you for your leadership and support of NAICU and your efforts on behalf of all private, nonprofit higher education.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
NAICU Reception
After a full day of meetings, join your friends and colleagues while enjoying a delicious array of food and drink.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration
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7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Short Courses
Join colleagues for one of four short course sessions offered by Annual Meeting sponsors on issues critical to leading a private, nonprofit college or university.
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Presentation of the 2024 Advocacy Award
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Plenary Session VIII
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Advocacy Day Visits to Capitol Hill
Attendees are invited to spend the day meeting with members of their congressional delegation. Check with your state executive regarding scheduling for group visits.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hill Visit Debrief Center
Do you have key takeaways from your Capitol Hill conversations to pass onto NAICU staff? Can NAICU help with any follow-up you need to do with your Members of Congress? Or, do you just want to put up your feet in between meetings? NAICU’s Government Relations Team is ready to listen and help. Refreshments will be available.
Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center
Fourth Floor Symposium Room
Reserve Officers Association of the United States Building
First Street and Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC
Refreshments Sponsored by
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Ninth Annual Reception for the Congressional Independent Colleges Caucus (CICC)
You are cordially invited to attend a reception for the Congressional Independent Colleges Caucus (CICC). The Caucus is focused on celebrating the contributions independent colleges and universities make to the educational, intellectual, economic, social and cultural life of our nation. Refreshments will be available.
Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center
Fifth Floor Ballroom
Reserve Officers Association of the United States Building
First Street and Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration
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7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Annual Meeting Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Plenary Session IX
10:15 - 11:15 a.m,
Plenary Session X
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
NAICU Annual Business Meeting
Agenda includes: Approval of the proposed 2024-25 Estimated Revenues from Membership Dues and Budget and ratification of the Policy Statement for the 119th Congress.
SPEAKERS:
Mary Dana Hinton Ph.D., President, Hollins University (VA), and 2024-25 Chair of the NAICU Board of Directors
Robert L. Manuel Ph.D., President, DePaul University (IL), and 2024-25 Vice Chair of the NAICU Board of Directors
Marjorie Hass, Ph.D., President, The Council on Independent Colleges (CIC)
Barbara K. Mistick, D.B.A., President, NAICU
11:45 a.m.