UNIWA Visits SMWC

Greek and American Gender Equality Program March 3-9, 2024

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GAGE The GAGE Program is designed to address gender equality in Greece. Among EU nations, Greece ranks last in gender equality, negatively impacting its ability to compete for economic, social, and cultural development initiatives. The initiative is fully funded, with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, and involves two educational institutions Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana, USA, and the University of West Attica, in Athens Greece who recently have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The main goal of the program is to strengthen the educational ties and the student mobility of both institutions by working together on developing of gender equality case studies which they will be applied to multiple types of organizations in the Greek economy. The project includes case study workshops, immersive study abroad components, cross-cultural collaboration, multidimensional mentorship, and publication opportunities of the outputs with an extensive social impact in improving Greece’s ranking in gender equality in EU nations.

About the Program

Program Coordinator

Dr. Lamprini Pantazi is a Pomeroy Award winning professor and a team-builder at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Pantazi has authored grants and articles and speaks at a variety of conferences. Pantazi partners with the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce each year to bring the Wabash Valley Leadership Institute to the SMWC campus. Pantazi started in the Master of Leadership Development program, became the director in 2018, and was appointed to the Dean of Business & Leadership in February 2021.

She formed the Ph.D. Advisory Board to develop the Ph.D. in Global Leadership with a concentration in Organizational Behavior & Change. This is the first Ph.D. program in the history of SMWC. Her approach to program development is rooted in Virtus Cum Scientia (Virtue with Knowledge United) since "virtue" is a core value while leading positive change. Lamprini Pantazi, Ph.D.

Program Faculty

Dr. Jennie L. Mitchell is a Pomeroy Award-winning professor and faculty pioneer at Saint Mary-of-the Woods College. Mitchell has authored various grants, book chapters, articles, podcast scripts, textbook Excel problems, and accounting practice sets. Mitchell partnered with the Small Business Development Center to provide over a decade of leadership for small women-owned businesses. She has presented and led workshops at a variety of conferences. Mitchell has owned several businesses including an internet service provider business and continues to help not-for-profits in both accounting and data analytics. Before teaching, Mitchell was a cost analyst, an auditor, and a controller.

Mitchell retired from SMWC and was awarded an Emerita Professor in 2013 but continues to teach in the Master of Leadership Development (MLD program, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and the Ph.D. in Global Leadership (GL) program. Jennie Mitchell, Ph.D.

Program Faculty

Dan is a graduate of Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, KY, and holds a master's and doctorate from the University of Notre Dame. At Convergys Corporation, he designed and implemented a learning platform for over 80,000 employees globally. He transformed the learning and leadership development programs at Kendle International, a global clinical research firm, from a live, instructor-led model to a blended, virtual learning environment. The success of this initiative was recognized by Training magazine, eLearning, and Chief Learning Officer. He’s the founder and principal of Leadership Squared, helping organizations achieve sustained peak performance. He is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, a CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), and is a former Commission Chair of the International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). He has served as a contract Program Manager for Harvard Business Publishing, a subsidiary of Harvard Business School. Dan currently teaches for the Global Leadership Ph.D. Program at SMWC.

Dan Hiltz, Ph.D.

The Woods Over the next five days, participants will learn of the enriched history and culture of Saint Mary-of-the Woods College and of Saint Mother Theodore Geurin’s journey. Through the years, SMWC has helped shape the fabric of both women’s education and early Catholic education in America. During a period of limited opportunities for women and widespread discrimination against Catholics, The Woods’ founding was precipitated by a commitment to helping students Aspire Higher. In 1973, the College was the second in the nation to establish a distance education program with the launch of the Women’s External Degree Program. Before women fought for equal pay, before women secured the right to vote, before the women’s rights movement even began, there was Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. For generations, The Woods has been empowering students to make a difference in their lives and in their world, and it all started with a holy woman’s faith in Divine Providence. Today, the College maintains a proud legacy as a historic women’s college. SMWC is a leader in gender equality in a number of ways. We are excited to host the students and faculty from the University of West Attica as part of the Greek and American Gender Equality Program.

A sincere thank you to the U.S. Embassy for supporting this initiative.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Back Home Again, in Indiana

I have always been a wanderer Over land and sea Yet a moonbeam on the water Casts a spell over me

A vision fair I see Again I seem to be

[Chorus] Back home again in Indiana And it seems that I can see The gleaming candlelight, still burning bright Through the sycamores for me The new-mowed hay sends all its fragrance Through the fields I used to roam When I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash How I long for my Indiana home

Fancy paints on memory's canvas Scenes that we hold dear We recall them in days after

Clearly they appear And often times I see A scene that's dear to me

Straight No Chaser, is an Acapella group that originated in 1996 from Indiana University.

A community partner for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and your home away from home for the next few days, is Indiana State University, home of the Sycamores. Established in 1865, originally known as Indiana State Normal School, awarding the first bachelor’s degree in 1908. It transitioned into Indiana State Teachers College but later dropped Teachers after the first doctoral program was implemented in 1865. Larry Bird, NBA Boston Celtic star athlete, played for ISU from 1976-1979 with career scoring records. He has been recognized by the ISU Alumni Association with the Distinguished Alumnus Award and honored with a statue commemorating his impact on the game.

Student participants will be housed in one of the on-campus residence halls, along with two SMWC GAGE team members.

Indiana State University , 2019

Welcome to the Woods

Join Us

Monday, March 4, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. Breakfast Reception Le Fer 126

in the next five days...

Walk in the footsteps of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods founder, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin as you explore the campus and shrine. Travel America's National Road, Terre Haute's Wabash Avenue, and discover how a former French fur-trading post continues to redefine itself as a regional commercial hub. Spot the Greek influences on Indianapolis, Indiana's planned central capital city. Meander around Monument Circle and explore a neighborhood of grandiose structures that symbolize and honor democracy, knowledge, past wars, and future hope for the Hoosier State... Admire one of America's largest contiguous event spaces as Indianapolis puts itself back on the map for tourism, the Dome. ...See Indianapolis from another angle, a 45% angle, on Massachusetts Avenue or Mass Ave, where local shops and eateries guide you down this quirky and creative spoke of downtown Indianapolis to a well-preserved and creatively repurposed Coca-Cola bottling plant... Discovering fantastic deals at the Premium Outlets in Edinburgh, Indiana is a shopper's delight. From stylish apparel to upscale accessories, and top-notch home goods, these outlets cater to diverse tastes combining both quality and affordability. Explore the grid-line streets and towering skyscrapers of the Second City, a modern-day urban center built on the ashes of this once ill-fated lakeside Midwestern port... Ascend to the top of America's second-tallest building, Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, to experience the picture perfect Sky Deck... Take in the views of Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes- America's inland glacial seas that hold 20% of the world's freshwater...Tour a variety of ethnic neighborhoods and get a taste of authentic Chicago.... Shop the iconic Magnificent Mile. Reap wisdom from women of the Wabash Valley, those who are living examples of the case studies purposed of the Greek and American Gender Equality Program. Take from their experiences as you collaborate to create opportunities that embody shared values of empowerment and inclusion.

Devin Flanigan Blankenship and Kourtney Barrett

Welcome to the Woods

Meet in Hines Lower Level

8:00 A.M.

Welcome to the Woods Breakfast Reception

Le Fer Rm 126

8:30 A.M.

Welcome from Interim President Randolph

Le Fer Rm 126

9:30 A.M.

Mother Theodore Guerin’s Journey to the Woods

Karen Dyer, Global Leadership, Doctoral Student

9:45 A.M.

Le Fer Rm 126

11:00 A.M.

Snack Break

Kristen Merchant, Global Leadership, Doctoral Student

World Reflected at the Woods Tour

11:15 A.M.

12:30 P.M.

Lunch

Doherty Dining Hall

1:30 P.M.

Free Time/Return to ISU

Hosted by Karen Dyer (THCVB)

4:00 P.M.

Tour of Terredise

Monday, March 4, 2024 6:00 P.M. Dinner Doherty Dining Hall

7:00 P.M.

Return to ISU

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Indianapolis

Meet in Hines Lower Level

7:15 A.M.

7:30 A.M.

Depart for Indianapolis

Breakfast to Go

Arrive to Eli Lilly and Company

Hosts: Karol Bates and Jaclyn Barrett

9:00 A.M.

12:00 P.M.

Lunch

TBD

International Cultural Center

2:00 P.M.

Peter Kirkwood

Depart for Edinburgh Premium Outlets

3:15 P.M.

Depart for ISU/Dinner on the Road

7:00 P.M.

10:00 P.M.

Return to ISU

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Meet in Hines Lower Level

6:45 A.M.

7:00 A.M.

Depart for Chicago

Breakfast to Go

Arrive to Millenium Park

10:00 A.M.

Tour Field Museum

12:00 P.M.

Lunch

Giordano’s

1:30P.M.

Explore Chicago

4:30 P.M.

Depart for Terre Haute

Beef House Covington, Indiana

6:30 P.M.

Dinner

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:00 P.M. Return to ISU

Established in 1964, this four-generation family-owned and operated restaurant is a favorite in the tri-state area.

Known for its famous yeast rolls, talented theatre shows, and of course, delicious high-choice aged beef cooked over hardwood briquets.

The following limited menu will be offered:

Drink: Tea or Soda

Appetizer: Soup and Salad

Entree: Choice of 8oz Ribeye, Bonless Chicken Breast, or Shrimp

Choice of Side: Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Baked Potato, French Fries, or Green Beans

Meet Onyx

One of the many unique characteristics setting SMWC apart from others in the area is our equine facility, accredited by a certified Horsemanship Association. We offer hands-on experience with over 40 horses on campus property. To offer the best experience, we have two barns; one for SMWC horses, but a second barn to board horses belonging to the students, or for training and handling classes.

Equine Stables

An indoor and outdoor arena provides students the opportunity to ride, all year long, regardless of weather.

The best part about our equine facility is that it is home to Onyx, who first joined the Woods family in the fall of 2021.

Abby Drake

Meet in Hines Lower Level

8:00 A.M.

8:15 A.M.

Breakfast

Doherty Dining Hall

Equine Teambuilding Activity

SMWC Equine Stables

9:00 A.M.

SMWC Equine Classroom

11:00 A.M.

Lunch

12:30 P.M.

Break

Rooney Student Center

1:00 P.M.

Case Study Workshop

4:30 P.M.

Return to ISU

Meet in Hines Lower Level

5:45 P.M.

6:00 P.M.

Gala

PK Parlor

9:00 P.M. Return to ISU Thursday, March 7, 2024

Join Us

Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.

Cook-Out at the Equine Stables

Gala

Greek and American Gender Equality

THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 at6:00P.M.

PK PARLOR

Meet in Hines Lower Level

8:15 A.M.

8:30 A.M.

Breakfast

Doherty Dining Hall

9:00 A.M.

Virtual Workshop

TBD

Women of the Wabash Roundtable

11:00 A.M.

PK Parlor

1:00 P.M. Friday , March 8, 2024 Explore Terra Haute On Your Own

Options Provided

Rooney Student Center

1:00 P.M.

Case Study Workshop

6:00 P.M.

Return to ISU

Saturday , March 9, 2024

Save The Dates

Friday, April 5, 2024 | Teams Present Virtually: Teams virtually present gender equality cases to peers and faculty.

May 18-25 2024 | SMWC visits Greece: SMWC graduate and doctoral students join their peers at UNIWA for cultural context application in gender equality through case studies by sector and industry.

July 16, 2024 | Publish Case Studies on Arete: Join a virtual workshop on next steps in publishing your case in Αρετή (Arete): Journal of Excellence in Global Leadership.

More to Come

Greek and American Gender Equality Program March 3-9, 2024