Women in the Academy: Diverse Leadership
2013 Keynote Speaker

Johnette McKown

Johnette Edwards McKown

She is the third president of McLennan Community College, a position she has held since September 1, 2009. During her 24-year tenure at MCC, Dr. McKown has provided leadership for the campus, first as Vice President of Business Services and then as Executive Vice President...Read more.



Saturday, April 13, 2013, 10:00am-3:30pm Baylor University, Cashion Building (Campus map)
Women in the Academy is a one day, regional conference hosted by Baylor University. This year's conference theme is Diverse Leadership. Attendees are given opportunities to learn and engage in activities to further their understanding about women in higher education. The conference is centered on graduate students, but faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. Both males and females are encouraged to attend! Suggested attire is business casual.

Registration is now closed. Interested parties may contact Kaitlyn Rothaus.

Click here to view a preview of the 2013 conference program.

Hotel Accommodations - Hotel Indigo Waco-Baylor
Hotel Indigo is offering a special discounted nightly rate of $95 for conference attendees on the nights of Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th. In order to receive this special discount, please call the hotel and request a room in the "Women in the Academy" block. The offer lasts until April 4th. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You may visit the hotel website here.

Objectives for the Women in the Academy Conference
  • To engage a variety of participants in intellectual discussion about women in higher education
  • For graduate students, faculty, and staff at Baylor University and other institutions in Baylor's region to connect and network
  • To learn about issues surrounding women in higher education and how to approach them
  • To provide opportunities to learn more about successful women in higher education and benefit by learning from their struggles and triumphs

2013 Sponsors

The Academy for Teaching and Learning The School of Education
Baylor University Graduate School Baylor University Libraries
Graduate Student Association Dean of Student Development
The Office of the Vice President for Student Life

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