Date: Wednesday, December 2, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET/2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT/1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MT/12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
Section on Institutional Advancement
Ready to rethink the way you approach your goals before the new year hits? Join the Institutional Advancement Section for an interactive goal-setting webinar that turns traditional planning on its head. We’ll kick off the session with a brief presentation packed with actionable, encouraging insights on how to frame your aspirations and prove that initial mistakes are far from insurmountable. From there, we will shift to a roundtable discussion about our routines, focus, and how to achieve success without burnout. You will have the chance to brainstorm with peers, examine the hidden costs of past achievements, and audit whether your current goals reflect your genuine desires or external expectations.

Sondra Tennessee, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, University of Houston Law Center
Sondra Tennessee serves as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the University of Houston Law Center, where she oversees student advising, career development, admissions, and academic support. With a JD from Washington University in St. Louis and a Philosophy degree from Vanderbilt University, she brings extensive leadership experience in higher education administration across multiple top law programs. Passionate about student development, Dean Tennessee frequently speaks on building effective growth systems, developing leadership skills, and empowering students to navigate academic and professional milestones with confidence