WSCUC incoming president Maria Toyoda will headline ARC2025’s opening plenary, The Road Ahead. In this period of uncertainty and disruption, Dr. Toyoda will share her vision for the future of WSCUC and its support of higher education, underscoring WSCUC’s strategic priorities and its unwavering commitment to student success. The conversation will continue as Leanne Neilson, provost and vice president for academic affairs at California Lutheran University and former WSCUC Commissioner, sits down with Dr. Toyoda for a wide-ranging discussion exploring leadership in challenging times, strategies for improving student outcomes, and the evolving landscape of higher education. WSCUC Commission Chair Tracy Poon Tambascia will provide framing remarks at the start of the plenary.