Western University, Mt. SAC Presidents Bring Insight to Table for Leadership Forum
In a collaborative effort to share their views on successful leadership
methods, Phillip Pumerantz, PhD, president of Western University of Health
Sciences, and William H. Feddersen, EdD, president of Mount San Antonio
College, will conduct a “”A Presidential Leadership Forum”” at 6 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 17, at Western University.
The educational executives will answer posed questions on a variety of
topics including administrative credibility, education and health care.
After an intermission for refreshments, attendees of the free event will
have the opportunity to field questions to Drs. Pumerantz and Feddersen in
a moderated discussion of the evening’s topics.
Mt. SAC Medical Services Department Chair and event coordinator Lane
Braver, PA-C, said he looks forward to showcasing the executive
perspectives from his college as well as the neighboring Western
University, where he is a student in the university’s Master of Science
and Health Professions Education program.
“”I don’t think the average college student feels that he or she can just
walk into the president’s office and ask a question,”” Braver said. “”This
is a unique opportunity for anyone to learn how two very different leaders
work for the same goal — to educate.””
Dr. Pumerantz said that the comparison between the two presidents will
allow for the audience to better understand the diversity in executive
administration.
“”Although Dr. Feddersen and I have different leadership styles, we operate
on the same set of core values. We value people and we both are listeners
and askers of questions. These principals are essential for good
leadership.””
Dr. Feddersen said the forum will be an excellent opportunity to speak on
adapting leadership styles in a changing society.
“”There has been a shift of emphasis from management to leadership where
executives share leadership and give employees more responsibility,”” he
said. “”A lot of organizations are struggling with this concept.””
Drs. Pumerantz and Feddersen will discuss the dynamics of their field in
the Health Professions Center’s Bartlett Theater. For more information
regarding the event or to RSVP, call Braver at (909) 594-5611 ext. 4656.
