Conference for women leaders in higher education scheduled

LANSING, Mich. — About 250 women leaders at Michigan's colleges and universities will meet in June at an annual conference to discuss leadership strategies, professional development and the future of higher education.

The Michigan ACE (American Council on Education) Network for Women Leaders in Higher Education is set for June 8-9 in Lansing at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development. Hosted by Central Michigan University, the theme of the conference is “Our Journeys: Pathways to Potential.”

The conference’s keynote speaker, Sara Laschever, will offer insight regarding why women are less likely than men to use negotiation to improve their professional circumstances, plus steps to become more confident during negotiations. Laschever is the author of “Ask For It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want,” and “Women Don’t Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation — and Positive Strategies for Change.”

“Ask For It” guides women through the process of refining their goals and polishing their skills. “Women Don’t Ask” explores the causes of women's reluctance and the high price they pay in lost wages and delayed career advancement.

Cost to attend the conference is $189; early registration, with a reduced cost of $169, runs through May 18. View the Web site www.miacenetwork.org and click on “View conference details.” Questions can be sent via e-mail to [email protected].

The Michigan ACE Network was established in 1978. Membership is open to all public and private, two- and four-year institutions in the state. The chapter is conducted in cooperation with the Office of Women in Higher Education of the American Council on Education. Christine Hammond, from Michigan State University’s Office of Global Engagement, is the state coordinator for the ACE Network.

For more information about the Michigan ACE Network, visit www.miacenetwork.org .