Austin Community College District (ACC) is honored to announce that Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart is the keynote speaker at North Carolina State University’s prestigious Dallas Herring Lecture. His lecture –– Transforming Higher Education: Loving Our Students to Success Through Intentional, Courageous, and Systemic Leadership –– offers a powerful platform for Dr. Lowery-Hart to share his vision on student support and success with community college leaders nationwide.
Dallas Herring Lecture
Date: Tuesday, November 19
When:, 12 – 2 p.m.(CST)
Where: Virtual live stream available (registration required)
“Leading with love and a commitment to listen can drive real change in higher education,” says Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor of Austin Community College. “We must focus on what students truly need—care, understanding, and support. I am honored to share ACC’s experience in this journey and hope to inspire our colleagues to prioritize compassion alongside academic excellence.”
The Dallas Herring Lecture annually brings together thought leaders in higher education to address critical and emerging challenges facing community colleges today. This year, Dr. Lowery-Hart will share actionable strategies to build cultures of care within institutions, advocating for poverty-informed practices and a compassionate, student-centered approach that ACC has championed. His keynote will provide transformative recommendations to ensure students not only enroll but thrive and complete their credentials, an achievement that is vital for building a skilled, resilient workforce.
Highlighting ACC’s Theory of Change: A Commitment to Student Success
This invitation also reflects the impactful work ACC is advancing through its Theory of Change, a strategic framework that reshapes how higher education institutions approach student support. Through this initiative, ACC is actively addressing systemic barriers, with the goal of transforming the landscape of higher education to provide all students with the resources, support, and guidance they need to succeed. The Theory of Change process centers on the belief that by removing obstacles to education and personalizing student support, colleges can foster environments where every learner has the opportunity to achieve their goals. For more information, visit austincc.edu/toc.
For more information or to register, visit the Dallas Herring Lecture website.
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