8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Registration and Coffee

9:00 AM–9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Presenters: David L. Miller, Associate Vice President, Capital Planning & Budget, University of Wisconsin System

9:15 AM–10:00 AM
Creativity in Unlocking the Value of University Real Estate
Presenters: Wayne Magdziarz, Vice President, Capital Planning & Chief of Staff, Loyola University Chicago
As universities across the country struggle with shrinking budgets and increasing demands on their facilities, leveraging the institution's capital assets becomes more important than ever. For the past 8 years, Loyola University Chicago has embarked on an aggressive strategy to unlock the value of its real estate and make unproductive assets contribute to its core business. This presentation will highlight the university's overall strategy and focus on two case studies that have been the foundation of a half billion dollar effort.

10:15 AM–11:00 AM
Partnering to Enhance Resources for Tomorrow's Students
Presenters: David Agazzi, Vice President of Business Services, Joliet Junior College
Increasingly, community college resources are being stretched as enrollments increase and state funding sources diminish. Joliet Junior College recently embarked on an ambitious master plan to position the college to serve its students and foster job growth. This presentation will discuss the ways in which Joliet Junior College is effectively partnering with its public constituents, other governmental agencies and not-for-profit enterprises, and private developers to achieve necessary growth and ensure the future academic and financial health of the institution.

11:15 AM–Noon
The Art and Science of Effectively Managing Organizational Change in a Constrained Economic Environment
Presenters: Jake B. Julia, Associate Vice President, Change Management, Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives, Northwestern University
Effectively managing organizational change is especially important during difficult financial times. This session will engage the audience in a discussion of 1) Why effectively managing change is both an art and a science, 2) How college and university leaders can enhance their change management skill set, and 3) How to potentially utilize the current economic environment to develop and implement effective long-term organizational change strategies.

Noon–1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Presenters: Duane G. Hickling, Principal, Hickling & Associates; Frank R. Hoadley, Capital Finance Director, WI Dept of Administration; Paul Matthews, Assistant VP for Facilities Management, Saint Xavier University
Moderator: David L. Miller, Associate Vice President, Capital Planning & Budget, University of Wisconsin System

Duane Hickling, Hickling & Associates

A look at the key success factors which support organizational productivity. How can organizational resources be realigned to enhance performance? A short discussion of two facilities management case studies yielding breakthrough performance.

Frank Hoadley, University of Wisconsin System

The capital markets that provide state and local government with money to build and refurbish its infrastructure are undergoing profound changes that challenge the way we think about and approach financing decisions. Thoughts on staying sane in turbulent times.

Paul Matthews, Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier University (SXU) in Chicago has evolved into a "green campus" by expanding and utilizing its slim budget to enhance sustainability. SXU has two USGBC LEED Gold buildings on campus and has proposed to have all future construction built according to USGBC LEED standards, which concentrates on natural gas and energy reduction. Not only does SXU promote sustainability through "green" construction, the University also promotes numerous "green" elements throughout the campus to stretch ideas and the budget in becoming more environmentally friendly.