Sponsor:

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

Contact:

AACC Future Leaders Institute
American Association of Community Colleges
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 410
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 728-0200, ext. 234
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/FLI

Brief Description:

An innovative five-day leadership seminar designed for mid-level community college administrators who are actively considering or moving toward becoming a president. These individuals are currently in a position that is responsible for multiple employees, including faculty, administrators, and/or staff and probably have titles such as vice president, dean, associate dean, or director. Applicants must be nominated by their president.

Schedule:

Fees:

Fee includes registration, materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, and one dinner.

Brief Description:

An intensive, five-day institute designed for senior-level administrators on the direct path to a presidency. Participants will network with experienced CEOs, industry experts, and their own senior level peers. The program covers topics such as; Board & CEO Relations, Crisis Management & Medial Relatons, Fundraising & Foundations, Advocacy & Politics, and Interview Techniques & Preparation. This program is open to individuals who hold a position of Vice President or higher, those who have completed Future Leaders Institute, or those who anticipate moving into a presidency within the next two or three years.  Applicants must be recommended by their president.

Schedule:

See http://www.aacc.nche.edu/FLI for schedule and fees.

Fees:

Fee includes registration, materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, one dinner.

Sponsor:

American Council on Education (ACE)

Brief Description:

Started in 1965 to help individuals gain expertise and perspective to assume significant leadership roles in higher education. Fellows spend an academic year in mentor/intern relationship with an experienced college or university president. This intensive experience combines observation with active participation in all aspects of administration. Candidates are nominated by the chief academic officers of their institutions and are interviewed and selected by ACE. Nominees must have a minimum of five years experience as college-level faculty members or administrators and must have a record of leadership accomplishments.

Schedule:

The three required ACE Fellows Seminars are conducted in August, January, and June. Candidates must send the completed nomination form and application materials to ACE each year by November 1.

Fees:

Program costs vary, depending on the placement option selected. However, one stipulations applies to all placements: the nominating institution pays the Fellow's salary and benefits for the fellowship year and covers all interview and placement process expenses. Consult the ACE Fellows Program web page for details.

Contact:

ACE Fellows Program
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle
Washington, D.C. 20036-1193
(202) 939-9420
http://www.acenet.edu

Sponsor:

Archibald Bush Foundation

Brief Description:

The Bush Leadership Fellows Program seeks accomplished, motivated individuals who are eager to prepare themselves for greater leadership responsibilities within their communities and professions. Applicants are invited to propose academic or self-designed learning experiences that will help them attain goals that they set for themselves. The program encourages applications that will expand fellows’ experiences beyond the familiar to learning environments that might be inaccessible without a fellowship. Fellowships are for full-time study in academic programs (degree granting or non-degree granting), for self-designed study programs and for combinations of academic and self-designed programs.

Schedule:

The deadline for applications to be received or postmarked is mid-October of each year with the Foundation announcing Bush Leadership fellows in April or May of the following year. Specific deadline dates are announced in August. Fellowships may last from two to 18 months in length.

Fees:

The fellowship program includes a monthly stipend, as well as reimbursement for travel expenses. The program also pays for 50 percent of the first $8,000 in instructional expenses, plus 80 percent of expenses after $8,000 up to a maximum amount.

Bush Leadership Fellows Program
East 900
First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(651) 227-0891
http://www.bushfoundation.org

Sponsor:

The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning is a regional membership organization that supports and promotes outstanding college teaching and learning at public, private, and tribally-affiliated colleges and universities.

Brief Description:

An intensive, residential program, the institute provides a carefully designed system of interactive plenary session, individualized consulting, and team meeting time, enabling each group to complete a realistic and compelling project plan in less than a week.

Schedule:

See http://www.collab.org for schedule and fees

Fees:

There are early bird and other types of registration discounts. Please refer to the program web site.

Contact:

The Collaboration
2356 University Avenue W., Suite 230
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: (651) 646-6166/Fax: (651) 646-3162
E-mail: collab@collab.org
http://www.collab.org

Sponsor:

University of San Diego School of Education

Brief Description:

Unique development program for leadership teams from an institution, which may include presidents, faculty, senior administrators, and classified staff. Academy seminars help to expand the capacity for teamwork as a component of doing “good work” in community colleges. The program offers interactive sessions for current and emerging leaders to: assess leadership styles and skills, explore issues of institutional change and systems thinking; articulate personal and organizational ethics and values. The program seeks to enhance the development of strategic leadership at all levels.

Fees:

Registration fees are set for college teams of four. An additional team member may be added for an additional cost.

Sponsor:

Harvard University Graduate Schools of Business Administration and Education

Contact:

Harvard Institutes for Higher Education
Harvard Graduates School of Education
339 Gutman Library
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-2655
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ppe

Brief Description:

This Seminar provides new, first-time presidents with a practical and conceptual orientation to the presidency. It familiarizes new presidents with the opportunities and hazards they will likely face, and prepares them to respond to the multiple responsibilities and constituencies of their new office.

Schedule:

Applications are due by November for early decision and by February for regular decision.

Fees:

The comprehensive fee includes tuition, room, most meals, and all program materials.

Brief Description:

MLE is designed for campus leaders - typically presidents, vice presidents, deans, and directors - who are serving new groups of learners, forging new partnerships, and delivering education in new formats. The program helps increase your capacity to lead and manage change, develop and implement effective strategy, realign faculty and financial resources, and evaluate the impact of new initiatives.

Schedule:

Applications are due by for early decision and by February for regular decision.

Fees:

The comprehensive fee includes tuition, room, most meals, and all program materials.

Brief Description:

Designed to enhance skills and perspectives of middle managers of colleges and universities so that they increase their ability to make positive contributions toward institutional effectiveness. MDP focuses on key topics that successful administrators must master: leadership, diversity and community, financial management, human resource management, legal issues, development, institutional values and integrity, strategic mentoring, fostering innovation and change and professional renewal.

Schedule:

Applications are due by November for early decision and by February for regular decision.

Fees:

The comprehensive program fee covers tuition, room, most meals, and all instructional materials. Payment is due following acceptance.

Brief Description:

IEM is designed for senior administrators in higher education. This three-week residential program examines critical issues in the management of colleges and universities from the perspective of leaders whose responsibility and authority shape institutional policy. The program will address the following critical issues: leading in a changing context, balancing internal and external leadership roles, working effectively as a member of the senior management team, fostering and supporting organizational change, articulating a powerful institutional vision and enlisting others in pursuit of that vision.

Schedule:

Applications are due by November for early decision and by February for regular decision.

Fees:

The comprehensive fee includes tuition, all course-related materials, hotel accommodations, most meals during the program, and several special events.

Sponsors:

Wellesley College and Higher Education Resource Service (HERS) - New England

Brief Description:

This program is scheduled over five weekends throughout the academic year. Typically the programs occur during one weekend in each of the months of October, November, January, March, and April. This provides an opportunity for those who are not able to devote an entire month during the summer to such a program to spread out their participation over five weekends. This institute offers an integrated program for women administrators and faculty in areas of planning and fiscal management, managing organizations, and professional development.

Schedule:

For schedule fees see: http://www.wellesley.edu/WCW/Hers/Frm_Home.htm

Fees:

Fee includes tuition, materials, and meals. Enrollment is limited. Deadline for application is September.

Contact:

Susan Knowles, Assistant Director
HERS New England
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA 02181
(781) 283-3538
http://www.wellesley.edu/WCW/Hers/Frm_Home.htm

Sponsors:

Bryn Mawr College and Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) - Mid-America

Brief Description:

This month-long residential program on the Bryn Mawr college campus offers women faculty and administrators intensive training in educational administration. It also prepares participants to work with issues currently facing higher education, with emphasis on the growing diversity of the student body and the workforce. Topics include the academic environment, the external environment, the institutional environment, and the professional environment.

Schedule:

Fees:

A non-refundable application fee must be submitted by March with application. Fee includes tuition, room and board, and instructional materials.

Contacts:

Lisa Zernicke, Associate Director
Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration
Bryn Mawr College
101 N. Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19101
610-526-7325
email: lzernick@brynmawr.edu

Registration:

Bryn Mawr College
101 North Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010-2899
FAX: 610-526-7327

Sponsors:

League for Innovation in the Community College, The University of Texas at Austin, American Association of Community Colleges

Brief Description:

The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) is designed to give future CEOs a solid foundation for understanding and addressing key issues in 21^st century community college leadership. The program is delivered by recognized national leaders in the community college field, including highly successful community college CEOs, university faculty, association leaders, trustees, and presidential search consultants. The program provides the opportunity for potential community college presidents, or those in transition, to review their abilities and interests, to refine their skills, and to participate in discussions about leadership with outstanding community college leaders from North America.

Schedule:

See http://www.league.org for schedule and fees.

Fees:

Registration fee for the week-long institute does not include room, board, or transportation expenses.

Contacts:

Executive Leadership Institute
League for Innovation in the Community College
4505 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 250
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 705-8200
http://www.league.org