Name: Session 2B: Drinking from a Firehose: My Journey from Tech Support to Leader in 6 Months
Start: 2026-07-31T11:35:00-0500
End: 2026-07-31T15:40:00-0500

Session 2B: Drinking from a Firehose: My Journey from Tech Support to Leader in 6 Months

Friday July 31, 2026 11:35am - 3:40pm CDT

VH 243

Have you ever suddenly found yourself in charge after your supervisor moved on to a better opportunity? That happened to me in October 2024, and I was left to keep our tech systems running smoothly.
Over the past year-and-a-half, I’ve tackled everything from failing server drives to submitting board and credit card reports. It’s been a steep learning curve, but also an incredibly rewarding one.
I’d love to share some of the lessons I’ve learned—and hear about your experiences too. What challenges have you faced when stepping into a leadership role unexpectedly?

Speakers

Dennis K Peirce

Assistant Director of Technology & Data Systems, West-Central Independent Living Solutions

Dennis Peirce is the Assistant Director of Technology & Data Systems at West-Central Independent Living Solutions, a consumer driven, non-residential, 501(c)3 nonprofit resource center that serves people with disabilities and their families at all stages of life. He is the IT administrator... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 11:35am - 3:40pm CDT
VH 243 1701 Morse Drive, Emporia, KS 66801

Educational Technology Leadership, Virtual

Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Higher Education, K-12, Private Sector/Commerce, Public Sector/Government
Keywords Admin Management and Policy Issues, Faculty/Staff Support, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Technical Support
Role Faculty/Instructors, Instructional Designers, Leadership, Technologists, Librarians

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Dennis K Peirce

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Dennis K Peirce

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