Sample Presentations

Please enjoy some sample Keynote Presentations

Why a Keynote for your college?

Presentations should require the speaker to focus on the college and the audience. Our successful keynotes both motivate change— as our speakers work hard in preperation to genuinely connect with your attendees. Without a solid connection, it is impossible to inspire attendees to take action. We do not deliver "canned" keynote speeches.

And just like in any situation, solid connections are made by finding and expressing common ground. The problem is most keynote speeches are mostly one-way conversations or monolog lectures. Our speakers get to know the audience ahead of time in order to incorporate appropriate connecting references to make your event, conference, in-service, convocation, etc. the most engaging experience possible.

What your keynote should do. . .

A true keynote speech is a motivational speech – its sets the overall tone and context for your event.

TRUE GRIT: Why Remedial Reforms & Pathways May Not Be the Promised Graduation Rate Elixirs

A dynamic presentation that focuses on the need for remedial education reform. In a funny & thoughtful way, the presentation focuses on the never-ending cycle of minor reforms that lead to increased costs, administrative structures, and limited results. Successful cost-effective strategies are shared to demonstrate the potential of the current capacity of institutions and the students we serve.

“NO CONFIDENCE:” Responding to a Vote, the Courage & Conviction of Leaders & Trustees

Dr. Austin has developed the only known database of community college “no confidence” votes. He breaks down the statistics, survival indicators, successful media strategies, and tactics for leaders and stewards to overcome the vote and move the college forward to greater success.