The Competitive Campus: How Academics, Athletics & Student Experience Are Driving the Future of Independent Schools

Description

What makes an independent school campus competitive today? Increasingly, it is the intersection of academics, athletics, wellness, and the overall student experience. This panel brings together school leaders to examine how institutions are investing in facilities to attract and retain students, strengthen community, and advance their missions. From innovative learning environments and athletic facilities to dining, wellness, and gathering spaces, the discussion will explore how schools prioritize capital investments and create campuses that are both financially responsible and compelling to the next generation of students and families.

Panelists:
David Baxter, Chief Financial and Operating Officer | Hopkins School
Michael Bergin, Chief Financial and Operating Officer | Miss Porter’s School
Timothy Dee, Principal | Fairfield Prep

Moderator: 
Katie Wilkinson, Business Development Manager | Turner Construction

Schedule:

• Registration: 5:00 pm
• Reception (Cash Bar) with Food Stations 5:00 – 6:00 pm
  • A dinner buffet will be featured during the networking reception for attendees prior to the panel discussion. No plated meals will be served; coffee and dessert service at tables to follow.
• Program 6:15 – 7:30 pm