AD&D Professional Development OpportunitiesThe Association of Deans and Directors of University Colleges and Undergraduate Studies aims to provide professional development opportunities for its members across the country. If you are interested in presenting on a particular topic, feel free to email our office at [email protected] with your presentation proposal. Check out our upcoming virtual meetings and webinars! UPCOMING AD&D WEBINARS - Mark Your Calendars! Be Sure to Register Today! Date/Time: NEW DATE: February 4, 2026, 1pm ET (Duration: 1 hour) WEBINAR: Leadership Development: Invaluable Skills Session Description: Speaker: Biography: Dr. Saint Rice, Jr. is a visionary higher education leader, scholar, and executive strategist with over 25 years of experience in organizational transformation, academic innovation, and community empowerment. He currently serves as Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of University College at Lincoln University of Missouri, where he leads undergraduate education, student success initiatives, and faculty development to advance retention, academic integrity, and holistic student growth.
A Certified Diversity Executive, Dr. Rice has pioneered equity and inclusion strategies at institutions including Washington University in St. Louis and Truman State University, while also bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience in criminal justice. He co-founded No More Hiding Ministry and the Perficient Education and Leadership Institute, LLC (PELI), dedicated to leadership development, DEI training, and community transformation.
His leadership philosophy emphasizes servant and transformational leadership, grounded in collaboration, trust, and inclusivity. Dr. Rice believes effective leadership inspires excellence, values diverse perspectives, and empowers stakeholders at all levels. By fostering shared decision-making and cultivating inclusive academic environments, he works to build cultures of excellence, innovation, and societal impact.
Guided by his legacy statement, “to use his gifts and resources to make a difference in the lives of others with integrity, courage, compassion, and transparency”, Dr. Rice continues to advance student success, strengthen institutional culture, and champion equity and access in higher education.
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Date/Time: March 25, 2026, 1pm ET (Duration: 1 hour) WEBINAR: Fundraising in Higher Education Speakers: Dr. Ernie Troy Hughes Biography: Dr. Ernie Troy Hughes is the Vice President for University Advancement, Governmental Affairs & External Relations at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), a position he assumed on July 1, 2025. With over 30 years of experience in philanthropy, community development, and higher education advancement, Dr. Hughes has a proven track record in increasing philanthropic giving and developing strategic initiatives. Prior to MVSU, he served as Vice President for University Advancement at Truman State University, achieving a 60% increase in donations and overseeing a $79 million foundation. His leadership roles also include significant achievements at the Morehouse School of Medicine and Southern University System, where he transformed fundraising efforts. Dr. Hughes holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from Louisiana State University, an MBA in Marketing, and a BBA in Finance from Mississippi State University. He has participated in prestigious leadership programs, including those at Harvard and the U.S. Army War College. Renowned for his strategic vision, he promotes innovative philanthropic engagement at MVSU, advocating for donations as investments in the institution's future. His accolades include recognition as a Fulbright Scholar Specialist. REGISTRATION:
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