Department Chair Leadership Institute Application

2027 applications close Oct. 15.

application requirements

• Nomination or endorsement from a dean, provost, president, or chancellor from your home institution. Nominations from higher-level administrators do not carry more weight.
• Clear and concise summary of your personal and professional development goals
• Demonstrated interest in subsequent leadership positions
• 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 Department Chair Leadership Institute Application
• Under “Topic Category,” select 2027 Department Chair Leadership Institute 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 an endorsement from your dean, provost, or president/chancellor in order for your application to receive full consideration. An endorsement from a higher-level leader does not carry more weight.

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. How long have you served as a department chair?
2. What long- and short-term goals have you set for yourself regarding your own personal and professional development as a leader? Please provide 3-5 goals.
3. Please explain what you hope to gain by participating in this leadership development program. How will it contribute to your leadership aspirations?
4. I commit to full participation in DCLI.
   Programming will be delivered in a blended format, with in-person and virtual programming. In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded. 100% attendance and participation is expected. (In-person gathering in Washington, D.C., Jan. 5-7, 2027 and quarterly virtual workshops through 2027)