2024 CAGS Summer Leadership Program

5-7 June 2024

Québec City, QC

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)

Featuring Commentary by Alex Usher

President of Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA)

The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) is excited to host its inaugural Summer Leadership Program for Deans, Associate Deans, and Directors of Graduate Studies. The program will be held in-person from 5-7 June 2024 at l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Québec City, Québec. The program will be held in a bilingual environment with content presented in both French and English.

The CAGS Summer Leadership Program is designed to provide participants with new opportunities to learn, share, and network with colleagues from across the country. The workshop aims to develop leadership skills and experience in a collegial environment, and to stimulate conversation among a national network of individuals who are passionate about the future of graduate education. The program will feature a keynote address, daily morning plenary sessions, roundtable conversations, and content sessions on topics such as administrative leadership, managing teams, balancing priorities, navigating budget cycles, fostering inclusive excellence, change management, and building leadership capacity. Participants will benefit from a number of formal and informal networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception and dinner, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, catered lunches, and a group dinner in downtown Québec City.

CAGS invites new and experienced graduate deans, associate and assistant deans, senior administrative staff, graduate program directors, faculty supervisors, and others interested in graduate education to participate in the program. Those serving in acting or interim positions are welcome and encouraged to participate.

The CAGS Summer Leadership Program will be held in a bilingual environment with content presented in both French and English. Tickets will be sold through our online registration portal and will include all program materials as well as meals, coffee, and refreshments. A limited number of spaces are available for this event and tickets will be sold until the capacity of the workshop has been reached.

To learn more about the 2024 CAGS Summer Leadership Program, visit the program website or write to CAGS Executive Director, Ian Wereley.