Millennium Leadership Initiative Application

2027 applications close February 8, 2027.

application requirements

• Endorsement from the president/chancellor of your home institution
• Clear and concise summary of your personal and professional development goals
• Commitment to 100% participation at in- person and virtual programming

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 Leadership Development Program Applications
• Under “Topic Category,” select 2027 Millennium Leadership Initiative 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 the president/chancellor of your home institution.

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. What goals have you set for yourself regarding your own personal and professional development as a leader? (both long and short-term). Please provide 3-5 goals.
2. Please explain what you hope to gain by participating in this leadership development program. How will it contribute to your leadership aspirations?
3. I commit to full participation in MLI.
   Programming will be a blended format with 2 in-person and up to 6 virtual engagements. In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded. 100% attendance and participation is expected. Virtual programming will take place on select Tuesdays between 3 and 5 p.m. ET (exact dates TBD).

• Two in-person seminars in Washington, DC (June 9-12, 2027 and March 2028)
• Up to 6 interactive 60- to 120-minute virtual sessions–select Tuesdays between 3 and 5 p.m. ET between August 2027 and March 2028 (exact dates TBA)
• Consultations with executive coach (July 2027- October 2027)
• Mentoring with current AASCU presidents and chancellors (September 2027–March 2028)
• Consultations with MLI President in Residence (September 2027-February 2028)