SEASON FINALE LUNCHEON PROGRAM
Wednesday, June 15
, 2016
At the Garden City Hotel
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Adelphi University President
Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D.
Adelphi's Next Chapter:
Dr. Riordan will discuss new priorities and opportunities for partnerships
Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert in leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and team performance. Dr. Riordan is the first woman to serve as president of Adelphi.
Since beginning her appointment as Adelphi University’s 10th president in July 2015, she has worked with colleagues from across the University to establish priorities in enrollment and revenue generation, campus engagement, and diversity and inclusion. To gain a deeper understanding of the University and to establish opportunities for future enhancements, Dr. Riordan brought together more than 1,000 members of the Adelphi community as part of a listening tour. This work will lay the foundation for a comprehensive strategic planning process.
Prior to beginning her Adelphi appointment in July 2015, Dr. Riordan served as provost of the University of Kentucky, which has more than 30,000 students, 19,000 full- and part-time employees and a budget of $3 billion, and as dean of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Dr. Riordan has published more than 60 academic and business press articles and has received numerous awards for her academic and practitioner work. She consults regularly with organizations and is a frequent speaker on leadership, strategy, diversity and inclusion, and team performance.