Executive Leadership Academy Application

2027 applications close February 8, 2027.

application requirements

• Nomination or endorsement from the president/chancellor from your home institution
• Clear and concise summary of your personal and professional development goals 
• Commitment to 100% participation

Detailed form instructions

• Log in to your account at my.aascu.org
  • If you do not have an account already, create one for free
• From your profile, navigate to the “Submissions” section on the navigation bar
• In the drop-down menu labeled “Topic Group,” select 2027 Leadership Development Program Applications
• Under “Topic Category,” select 2027 Executive Leadership Academy Application
• Answer the questions under the “Additional Questions” section
• Upload your resume/CV (PDF ONLY)
• Optionally provide your demographic information
• Save your draft answers to come back and review later, or submit your application
  • We recommend preparing and editing your responses in a word document and copying/pasting them into the question form when you are ready to submit your final application materials. Due to volume, AASCU cannot assist with post-submission edits or managing multiple versions of your application.
• After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation that your materials have been received. You can also view your submitted application in the “Completed Submissions” section.
• You must also receive a nomination or endorsement from the president/chancellor from your home institution.

Application Questions

We recommend preparing and editing your responses in a word document and copying/pasting them into the question form when you are ready to submit your final application materials. Due to volume, AASCU cannot assist with post-submission edits or managing multiple versions of your application.

1. What goals have you set for yourself regarding your own personal and professional development as a leader? (both long and short-term). Please provide 3-5 goals.
2. Please explain what you hope to gain by participating in this leadership development program. How will it contribute to your leadership aspirations?
3. I commit to full participation in ELA.
   In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded. One-hundred percent attendance and participation is expected.

• Opening Seminar (June 14-15 2027, Washington, DC)
• Regularly scheduled virtual workshops (July 2027–May 2028)
• Closing Seminar (June 8-9, 2028, Washington, DC)