Develop: How Can Higher Education Institutions Build Leadership Systems That Scale Across Faculty, Staff, and Decentralized Units?

•  How can universities co‑create leadership and culture frameworks with faculty and staff so they feel community‑owned rather than HR‑mandated?
• What design choices matter most when moving from one‑off leadership programs to a multi‑level, institution‑wide leadership architecture?
• How can leadership expectations be embedded consistently across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, development, performance, recognition) in a shared‑governance environment?
• What indicators best demonstrate leadership impact in higher education, such as reduced escalation to HR, stronger succession readiness, or increased cross‑campus engagement?

Speakers:

Warren Petty

CHRO

Howard University

Mackenzie Jordan Johnson

Assistant Vice President Learning & Organizational Development

Howard University

Lynne Adams

Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Shantell Strickland-Davis

Associate Vice President, Organizational Learning & Development

Central Piedmont Community College

Brandi Jones

Vice President, People, Culture & Community

Trinity University