

Associate Deans Conference

About the Summit
A new, interactive event designed to spotlight real-world strategies co-developed by business schools and their external partners.
Presented in a case study format, each session will explore practical, proven approaches to key challenges in business education. These solutions were created and implemented through meaningful collaboration between schools and innovative organizations across the higher education landscape. You’ll gain actionable insights grounded in authentic experiences, measurable outcomes, and shared goals.
You will walk away with tools to:
- Refresh and modernize your curriculum
- Assess and strengthen student readiness
- Support faculty development and engagement
Agenda
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Check-in, Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Shark Tank Sessions
Kick off the afternoon with insights into the purpose of the Summit and what to expect from the sessions ahead, followed by Shark Tank Sessions, a pitch-style showcase of innovative solutions and industry collaborations.
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM: Integrating AI Tools into the Business Curriculum to Improve Career Readiness, Skills and Competencies of Students
Explore how three leading business schools—Endicott College, Coastal Carolina University, and UT-Dallas—successfully integrated an AI career readiness tool into their curriculum. This session will delve into their unique approaches to improving student career readiness, showcasing how the AI tool provided valuable insights into s