Meeting Goals

1. To explore approaches to determining the “worth” of an educational program.
2. To expand awareness of how programmatic and institutional finances are related.
3. To provide input for a larger research project on financial viability of educational models.

Wednesday, February 28

2:30 p.m.
Registration | Orleans Foyer

3:00 p.m.
Welcome, Introductions, and Purposes of the Research Group | Orleans B
Deborah H.C. Gin, Director of Research and Faculty Development, The Association of Theological Schools

3:45 p.m.
Plenary Discussion: “How Does Your School Price Out a Program?”
Chris Meinzer, Senior Director and COO, The Association of Theological Schools

5:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception | Holmes Bar

6:00 p.m.
Dinner Buffet | Orleans B

Thursday, February 29

8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet | Atrium Courtyard

9:00 a.m.
Plenary Debrief

9:15 a.m.
Breakout Conversation #1

10:00 a.m.
Breakout Conversation #2

10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break | Parlor 216

11:00 a.m.
Breakout Conversation #3 | Atrium Courtyard

12:00 p.m.
Lunch Buffet

1:00 p.m.
Plenary Discussion: “What’s the Best Way for Any ATS School to Price Out a Program?”
Chris Meinzer, Senior Director and COO, The Association of Theological Schools

3:00 p.m.
Snack Break | Parlor 216

5:30 p.m.
Dinner Buffet | Atrium Courtyard

7:30 p.m.
Wrap-up and Adjournment