
The Leadership Program for New State College and University Presidents and Chancellors
NPA is tailored to the distinctive needs of presidents and chancellors who lead state colleges and universities. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with your state university peers in a learning environment tailored to the specific challenges that a first-time president is likely to face.
Who Should Participate: The 2022 academy is open to first-time AASCU member and non-member presidents and chancellors appointed after July 2021 (exceptions may be made for presidents who began prior to July 2021 if space permits.)
July–December 2022
The 2022 New Presidents Academy (NPA) will be delivered in a blended format beginning in July 2022. This includes a four-day, in-person gathering (July 27–July 31), followed by monthly virtual learning and networking sessions through December 2022.
The program will feature:
- Four-day, in-person gathering (July 27–31, 2022 at the Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California)
- Monthly two-hour, interactive cohort gatherings held over four months (August, September, October, November)
- Optional small group reflection and discussion sessions regarding each participant’s entry plan
- Asynchronous learning modules (pre-reads)
- Formal mentoring with NPA faculty and current and retired AASCU presidents and chancellors
- Access to AASCU (phone a friend) resource list of AASCU presidents and chancellors
Registration Fees
- AASCU Member Presidents/Chancellors - $4,500
- Non-Member Presidents/Chancellors - $5,500
The registration fee covers the virtual program, materials, and meals for 4-days, in-person gathering.
Scholarships are available to accepted applicants from qualifying institutions.
Register no later than June 30, 2022.
Cancellation Policy Requests for full refunds will be provided for cancellations received by 5 pm ET June 30. Cancellations received after 5 pm June 30 and prior July 14 are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations received after July 14 and no-shows are not eligible for refunds. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the request.
Soraya Coley, president, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Mildred García, president, AASCU
Brian Hemphill, president, Old Dominion University (Va.)
Brendan Kelly, president, University of West Georgia
Ronald Rochon, president, University of Southern Indiana
Steve Turner, president, Northeastern State University (Okla.)
Charles L. Welch, NPA program coordinator and president, Arkansas State University System
Alisa White, president, Sam Houston State University
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
1-800-854-5000
Reserve Now
Check-in time is 4:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am.
Reserve hotel accommodations online by July 5, 2022, to secure the reduced rate for AASCU members. Reservation requests received after July 5 may be available at a higher rate.
Plaza King room at $279 per night plus a $25 discounted resort fee, 10.00% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), 2.00% City Tourism Business Improvement District Assessment (CTBID), $1.50 California Tourism Assessment Fee and a $2.00 City Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Assessment (CGLBID) per night.
2021 NPA Testimonials - What Presidents Are Saying ...
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"I am overwhelmed and full from my NPA experience! The ability to share and be with my NPA classmates is priceless and so meaningful. Our in-person experience was well-planned and safe. Every session helped me reflect and think about my presidency from a different perspective." — Berenecea Johnson Eanes, City University of New York, York College |
"The New Presidents Academy is a space and an
experience that cannot be replicated at any other
organization. You have individuals at a unique time
of their lives, from unique institutions, all with
a similar goal assembled by a unique
organization. Cannot imagine not
having been part of the NPA." —Alberto Cardelle, State University of New York College at Oneonta |
"This was a tremendous, value-adding program!
The content was applicable to what we were enduring
as new presidents, but even more impressive
were the relationships that formed through
participating in NPA. I would highly
recommend NPA to anyone that
transitions to this seat." — John Moseley, Lincoln University of Missouri
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2021 NPA Class Photo
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 AASCU mourns the sudden passing of
John L. Graham, a special member of our 2021 NPA cohort. We honor his memory,
and we are grateful for all of his contributions to AASCU and the higher
education communities he served throughout his career.
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Register Online
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE Felicia Durham, Registrar
(202) 478-4673
PROGRAM INFORMATION Kathleen Scott, Vice President, Leadership Development and Partnerships
Karusha Naidoo, Associate Director, Millennium Leadership Initiative and Leadership Development and Partnerships
Digital Toolkit
Tips for the President-elect
Advice for New Presidents and Chancellors
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