2024 Doctoral Ed Conference

September 26 - 28, 2024
Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
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OVERVIEW

“The Role & Value of Doctoral Programs in Christian Higher Education”

The CCCU’s Doctoral Education Council is pleased to gather once again with doctoral program directors, faculty, and administrators from member institutions for this bi-annual event. This event is an interactive conference on issues of doctoral education development and support, promoting increased excellence in doctoral education at CCCU institutions for all doctoral program directors, faculty, and administrators.

This gathering will take place on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, from Thursday, September 26 through Saturday, September 28.

SCHEDULE

The schedule and agenda for the 2024 Doctoral Ed Conference will enable all attendees to network with one another, hear from impactful presenters, and take part in a hands-on workshop opportunity to further grow and develop a doctoral education curriculum.

The below schedule and agenda will be updated regularly as more details are confirmed.

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Pre-conference Workshop for New and Developing Doctoral Program Directors and Faculty
  • This pre-conference event will focus on leading and teaching within doctoral programs in faith-based universities. New and developing program directors and faculty will find this event to be informative and helpful to their roles.
  • The Workshop will be hosted by Trace Herbert, Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, Lipscomb University, and Ben Pyykkonen, Director, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. & PsyD Programs, Wheaton College.
  • Shinn Conference Center, Lipscomb University
  • Pricing (additional add-on price for pre-conference only):
    • Early Bird Registration (until July 31st): $50
    • Regular Registration (August 1 – September 22): $60
    • Late Registration (September 23+): $70
  • SCHEDULE for Pre-Conference
    • 8:00 am – 9:00 am – REGISTRATION
      • Shinn Lobby
    • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – SESSION 1
      • Shinn Hall B
    • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – LUNCH & NETWORKING
    • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – SESSION 2
      • Shinn Hall B
GENERAL CONFERENCE
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Registration
  • Shinn Lobby
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Welcome Dinner and Plenary Session 1
  • Moderator: Dr. Trace Hebert, Chair, CCCU Doctoral Education Council
  • Panel: Dr. Candice McQueen, President, Lipscomb University; Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker, Provost, Lipscomb University; Dr. Anita Henck, Provost, Azusa Pacific University
  • Shinn Hall A
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Breakfast and Plenary Session 2
  • Dr. Bill Hathaway, Provost, Regent University
  • Shinn Hall A
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Break
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Concurrent Session #1
  • Locations: Shinn Halls A, B, C and Board Room
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Session #2
  • Locations: Shinn Halls A, B, C and Board Room
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Break
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Lunch and Plenary Session 3
  • Dr. David Cimbora, Provost, Samford University
  • Shinn Hall A
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Session #3
  • Locations: Shinn Halls A, B, C and Board Room
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Program Alike Networking Session
  • Come prepared to discuss the most pressing issues your program faces.
  • Shinn Hall A
Free Evening in Nashville
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Breakfast and Plenary Session 4
  • “What I’d Like to Know About Doctoral Programming at Peer Faith-Based Universities”
  • Led by Lipscomb University Doctoral Faculty
  • Shinn Hall A
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Break
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Concurrent Session #4
  • Locations: Shinn Halls A, B, C, Ezell 107 and Board Room
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Concurrent Session #5
  • Locations: Shinn Halls A, B, C and Board Room
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Closing Session
  • “The Future”
  • Shinn Hall A

REGISTRATION & PRICING

Conference Rates
Early Bird
Ends September 02, 2024
Regular
Ends September 16, 2024
Late
Ends September 26, 2024
Pricing
220
240
260
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ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTEL

Lipscomb University (the host site for the 2024 Doctoral Education Conference) has secured a room block agreement with Residence Inn Nashville Green Hills. Please click this link to reserve your room.

Additional hotel and accommodation options can be found here.