New Presidents Academy

• 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 and covering topics critical to the current context of higher education leadership 

• Support new presidents with a practical orientation to the presidency.  
• 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 
• Explore the president’s multiple roles  
• Assess current state of university including the effectiveness of the senior team

• Role of the president  
• Crisis management 
• Equity-minded, student-centered leadership 
• Fundraising  
• Strategic planning  
• Advocacy, government relations and advancement 
• Building and engaging your leadership team
• Financial management 

The 2023 NPA will take place from July to December 2023. 

 The program will feature:   

• Four-day, in-person gathering (July 26-29, 2023 at the Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California) 
• Monthly  interactive cohort gatherings held over three months (August, September, and October) 
• Half-day in-person gathering in conjunction with AASCU’s Annual Conference (November 5, 2023 at the Fairmont Chicago, Illinois)  
• Optional small group reflection and discussion sessions regarding each participant’s leadership challenge
• 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 

The in-person gathering for the 2024 NPA will be July 24-27, 2024, at the Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, CA. 

• The 2023 academy is open to first-time AASCU member and non-member presidents and chancellors appointed after July 2022.
• Exceptions may be made for presidents who began prior to July 2022 if space permits.
• All eligible members will be admitted as space allows.
• Nonmembers who are eligible will be allowed to register if space is available. 

No formal application is required. 

2023 Registration Fees

• Presidents/Chancellors from AASCU member institutions: $4,500
• Presidents/Chancellors from non-member institutions: $5,500 
• The registration fee covers the virtual program, materials, and meals for 4 days, in-person gathering. 

Scholarships

• Limited scholarships are available to accepted applicants from AASCU member institutions.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation requests received on or after June 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 NPA or receive a credit toward a different program.