• We emphasize and infuse themes of democracy, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice throughout the program offerings.
• We facilitate dialogues about our collective commitment to advancing social and economic mobility for students of all backgrounds.
• We are committed to creating a supportive, engaging, and customized learning environment built on cohort trust, confidentiality, and safety.
• Recognizing the longstanding need for the American college presidency to have more to do with the quality of our democracy, we cultivate architectural instincts in our leaders, as we prepare them to be more than mere contractors.
• MLI graduates are poised to offer distinctive leadership to a higher education industry wherein it is all too rare.

• The MLI experience allows participants to determine if the presidency is a realistic goal and affords them the opportunity to deeply probe their true leadership desire and fitness.
• The MLI emphasis on developing skill sets, mindsets, and networks is valuable even for those who decide not to pursue the position of college or university president or chancellor. 
• MLI reinforces the vital role that diversity plays in the institutional mission and helps diversify the executive team on campuses.

• The 2023 MLI cohort will convene between June 2023 and March 2024.
• The program is delivered in a blended format with 2 in-person and up to 8 virtual engagements.  
• The program will feature:
  • An opening in-person seminar at AASCU’s Washington, D.C., office (June 7–10, 2023)
  • Up to eight interactive 60- to 120-minute virtual sessions – select Tuesdays between 3 and 5 p.m. ET between August 2023 and February 2024 (exact dates TBA). 
  • A closing in-person seminar at AASCU’s Washington, D.C., office (March 13 – 15, 2024)
  • Mentoring with current AASCU presidents and chancellors
  • Coaching with retired/former AASCU presidents and chancellors 

(In-person programming will not be livestreamed or recorded. Attendance at all in-person and virtual programming is expected.)

• Participants apply to the MLI program and are admitted through a rigorous selection process administered by a selection committee composed of presidents and chancellors. Successful applicants will demonstrate the following: 
  • Leadership experience necessary to achieve a presidency or chancellorship in higher education or to advance to the role of vice president or provost 
  • A terminal degree, significant experience as a senior academic executive, OR equivalent experience outside the academy in government or the private sector 
  • Nomination by a president, chancellor, or chief operating officer from a university 
  • The cohort size ranges from 25 to 28 participants.

• A complete application for MLI includes the following:
  • Nomination or endorsement from the president/chancellor or cabinet-level administrator from your home institution
  • Clear and concise summary of your personal and professional development goals
  • Commitment to 100% participation at in- person and virtual programming

2023 Registration Fees

• For applicants from AASCU plus MLI or AASCU plus APLU member institutions: $5,500
• For applicants from AASCU or APLU member institutions: $6,500
• For applicants from non-member institutions: $7,500
• The registration fee covers program administration, meals during the in-person intensive, and all materials. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation in Washington, D.C.
• Upon acceptance to MLI, participants must register no later than April 28, 2023.

Scholarships

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

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation requests received on or after May 1, 2023 are NOT eligible for a refund.
• If you need to cancel after May 1, please email leadershipdevelopment@aascu.org to explore if you are eligible for a deferral to a different iteration of ELP or receive a credit toward a different program.