Successful applicants will demonstrate the leadership experience necessary to achieve a presidency or chancellorship in higher education or to advance to vice president or provost. In addition to the above experience, candidates must possess a terminal degree or have significant experience as a senior executive. Equivalent experience outside the academy in government or the private sector is acceptable. All candidates must be nominated by a president or chancellor, or by a chief operating officer from a large complex university or organization.

April – December 2022

The 2022 MLI program will be delivered in a blended format beginning in April 2022. This includes monthly virtual learning and networking sessions and a three-day, in-person gathering June 2-5, 2022.

The program will feature:

• Monthly two-hour, interactive cohort gatherings held over several months (April, May, August, September, October, November, and December)
• Three-day, in-person gathering scheduled in Washington, DC. June 2–5, 2022
• Optional small group reflection and discussion sessions
• Asynchronous learning modules (pre-reads)
• Mentoring with current AASCU presidents and chancellors (September 2022- May 2023)
• Coaching with retired/former AASCU presidents and chancellors (October 2022 – February 2023)

Participants apply to the MLI program and are admitted through a rigorous selection process administered by a selection committee composed exclusively of presidents and chancellors. At the MLI Institute, presidential faculty and other experts offer insights into leadership issues and provide skills training. Presidents critique participants’ professional development plans and advise them in career counseling sessions. After the Institute, graduates are assigned a mentor and a coach from an extraordinary group of presidents and chancellors who volunteer to serve as sponsors and advocates, to provide career guidance and assist proteges in the next phases of their careers. 

• For applicants from AASCU plus MLI or AASCU plus APLU member institutions: $5,000
• For applicants from AASCU or APLU member institutions: $6,000
• For applicants from non-member institutions: $7,000

Registration fee deadline: April 1, 2022.

The registration fee includes the online program and 3 day Institute, curriculum materials, most meals and the year-long mentoring and coaching component. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation in Washington, D.C.

For a list of AASCU member institutions, visit www.aascu.org/members.

Scholarships
Please note that limited scholarships will be made available to accepted applicants.