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THE AASCU New Presidents Academy is tailored to the distinctive needs of presidents and chancellors who lead state colleges and universities. The Academy provides a unique opportunity to meet with state university peers in a learning environment that is supportive, engaging and tailored to the specific challenges that a first-time president is likely to face.
The program provides practical advice grounded in leadership research and complemented by the knowledge and experience of the current and former AASCU presidents who serve as Academy faculty.
Program Format and Content
The New Presidents Academy is an intensive leadership development experience that begins with an orientation program and dinner on the first evening; includes four full day sessions with group meals; and ends with a closing dinner and transition ceremony on the final evening. Participants are expected to attend all sessions, including group meals. Members of the Academy faculty are engaged with participants throughout the week in both the formal and informal settings. The schedule includes time each afternoon for individual consultations with faculty by appointment.
Topics include:
- Strategic Visioning and Institutional Change
- Shaping the Organization/Team Building
- Presidential Leadership: Diversity and Inclusion
- Working with your Boss(es)
- Fundraising
- Leadership in Adversity
- Financial and Facilities Management
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Interpretive Communication and much more….
This is the only presidential leadership program that offers executive coaching and mentoring throughout the first year to support continued learning and success.
ENTRY PLAN LINKS
Eligibility
First time Presidents and chancellors at AASCU member institutions within the first two years of service are eligible to enroll.
For information on how to register for the Academy visit www.aascu.org/meetings/NPA19
Testimonials: What Presidents are Saying
Excellent experience! The readings, presentations, and informal interactions were informative and inspiring. I appreciate the frankness of the faculty and their willingness to share their experiences- the good, the bad, the ugly. I will recommend this experience to my colleagues who may become presidents.
Gloria Gibson – Northeastern Illinois University
This academy should be required of all new presidents.
Kevin Satterlee – Idaho State University
The New Presidents Academy provided a foundational overview of the critical elements that can impact the success of our institutions and our students. We learned not only from our Academy faculty- seasoned presidents leading public universities across the country- but from our colleague presidents as they shared unique perspectives, asked thoughtful questions, and contributed to the timely dialogue about today’s challenges in higher education.
Karen M. Scolforo – Castleton University
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Fees
The registration fee of $3,500 (member presidents) and $4,000 (non-members) includes academy program costs, materials and most meals during the four-and-a-half day program. Participants are responsible for paying their own travel and hotel costs.
Faculty
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John Anderson
Former President
Millersville University of Pennsylvania |
Mildred García
President
American Association of State Colleges and Universities |
Rudolph F. Crew
President
City University of New York, Medgar Evers College |
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Sandra J. Jordan
Chancellor
University of South Carolina Aiken |
Jolene Koester
President Emerita
California State University, Northridge |
Mel Netzhammer
Chancellor
Washington State University Vancouver |
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Steve Turner
President
Northeastern State University |
Featured Speaker
Jeffrey D. Armstrong
President
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo |
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