Leadership Development Program Application Confirmation

Thank you for your application.

You will receive an email confirmation shortly. Please contact leadershipdevelopment@aascu.org with questions.

Leadership Development Program Endorsement Form

Endorse candidates for the Becoming a Provost Academy, Emerging Leaders Program, Executive Leadership Academy, and Millennium Leadership Initiative.

The deadline for applications and endorsements is February 9, 2026.

Candidates will be informed of their acceptance status by March 31.

You may endorse more than one candidate; please submit a new form for each person.

Please only submit endorsement(s) for applicants from your own institution. Please note the following endorsement requirements in order for a candidate’s submission to be considered complete. Endorsements must be submitted as follows:

  • BAPA: Endorsement from the president/chancellor or provost
  • ELP: Endorsement from the president/chancellor or cabinet-level administrator
  • ELA: Endorsement from the president/chancellor
  • MLI: Endorsement from the president/chancellor

After you complete this form, both you and the candidate will receive confirmation that the endorsement was submitted. The candidate will receive a confirmation email once their submission is complete (this may take 2-3 business days after submitting application and endorsement).

Due to volume, AASCU is unable to accept application and endorsement materials outside of this form.

Please contact leadershipdevelopment@aascu.org with questions.

 

Leadership Development Program Application

Apply to the Becoming a Provost Academy, Emerging Leaders Program, Executive Leadership Academy, and Millennium Leadership Initiative.

The deadline for applications and endorsements is February 9, 2026.

A full submission requires candidates to complete this form, and an endorser to endorse your candidacy (via a separate form) by February 9, 2026. You will receive a confirmation email once your submission is complete (this may take 2-3 business days after submitting application and endorsement).

Please note that you must complete this form in one sitting. Some fields are conditional; select the program for which you are applying to view all required application questions. You may wish to prepare your responses in a word document and then paste them into the appropriate fields.

Due to volume, AASCU is unable to accept application and endorsement materials outside of this form.

Please contact leadershipdevelopment@aascu.org with questions.

 

Department Chair Leadership Institute Application Confirmation

Thank you for applying to the
Department Chair Leadership Institute.

You will receive an email confirmation shortly. Please contact leadershipdevelopment@aascu.org with questions.

Department Chair Leadership Institute Endorsement Confirmation

Thank you for endorsing a candidate for
the Department Chair Leadership Institute.

You will receive an email confirmation shortly. Please contact leadershipdevelopment@aascu.org with questions.

Submit another endorsement.

Department Chair Leadership Institute Endorsement

2026  endorsements are closed.

Department Chair Leadership Institute Application

2026 applications and endorsements are closed.

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.