Moral Courage and Tough Decisions in Complex Times

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Marquis Salons 1 & 2 - Level M2

Moderator(s)

Lynn Pasquerella

President
American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U), United States

Presenter(s)

Pam Eddinger

President
Bunker Hill Community College, United States
Karim Ismaili

President
Eastern Connecticut State University
Steven Poskanzer

President Emeritus
Carleton College
Brian Rosenberg

President Emeritus
Macalester College

Amid heightened scrutiny and political pressure on colleges and universities, campus leaders are being forced to navigate increasingly complex terrain. In this session, experienced higher education leaders will discuss strategies for supporting each other in challenging times, inspiring moral courage through collaborative efforts, remaining true to values amid moral distress, and taking institutional stances on political, economic, moral, and social issues.