• Diversity, equity, and inclusion discussions will be integrated throughout the program
• Dialogues about AASCU institutions’ commitment to access and student success outcomes will be included throughout
• We are committed to creating a supportive, engaging, and customized learning environment built on trust, confidentiality, and safety among the cohort
• Program content is reevaluated each year to ensure we are meeting the needs of current presidents and chancellors

• Support new presidents with a practical orientation to the presidency. A wide range of topics will be covered related to the current context of higher education including, but not limited to, crisis management, equity-minded leadership, fundraising, strategic planning, and financial management
• Create a community of support for new presidents to include peers and experienced (current and retired) presidents. The NPA network is an invaluable resource for presidents throughout their careers

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.

Aug. 15, 4-6 p.m. ET
Fund and Friend-Raising
Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia

Aug. 22, 4-5 p.m. ET
Networking and Reflections

Sept. 19, 4–6 p.m. ET
Equity-Centered Leadership
Mildred García, President and CEO, AASCU
John Silvanus Wilson Jr., Executive Director, Millennium Leadership Initiative, AASCU

Sept. 26, 4–5 p.m. ET
Networking and Reflections
Keith Eigel, Co-Founder, The Leaders Lyceum

Oct. 3, 4–6 p.m. ET
Building Your Cabinet
Jay Lemons, President, Academic Search

Oct. 24, 4–5 p.m. ET
Networking and Reflections

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.