Managing Change and Crafting the New Normal

Thursday, June 2, 2022

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM MDT

Location: Room 708-712

COVID-19 challenged business as usual in international offices. Campus internationalization leaders had to pivot operations while often coping with budgetary reductions. Presenters offer case studies for change management leadership from three diverse institutions for operating strategically in a time of crisis and laying a foundation for future success.

Learning Objectives:

Define strategies for change management as applicable to international offices.
Describe successful approaches for supporting staff transitions and resilience to respond to operational contingencies and crises.
Learn how to lay the groundwork for future success by creating a culture of organizational nimbleness.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Kalpen Trivedi, PhD

Vice Provost For Global Affairs
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Presenter(s)

Jennifer Evanuik, MEd

Executive Director, Office of Global Engagement
Central Michigan University
Leigh Poole, PhD

Interim Dean, Director of the International Center, & Assistant Professor
Winthrop University