2023 SSI Cohort
Martin
Abraham
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
State University of New York at Brockport
Pamela G.
Arrington
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies
Alabama A&M University
Laura
Boren
Executive Vice President for Student Engagement & Success
Georgia Southwestern State University
Kristin
Landis-Piwowar
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Quality Assurance, and Accreditation
Oakland University (MI)
Shay
Little
Vice President for Student Affairs
Georgia Southern University
Glendalí
Rodríguez
Provost and Vice Chancellor- Academic Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Debbie
Storrs
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Yoshiko
Takahashi
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Central Washington University
Catherine M.
Wehlburg
President
Athens State University (AL)
2022 SSI Cohort
Mark
Byrnes
Provost and Professor of Political Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Matt
Cecil
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Northern Kentucky University
Maria L.
Cronley
Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Austin Peay State University (TN)
Tammy K.
Evetovich
Chancellor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Jeffrey K.
Gibson
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs / Interim President
East Central University (OK)
Chaudron
Gille
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of North Georgia
Amy
Gort
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Metro State University (MN)
Vernon B.
Harper Jr.
Interim President
California State University, Bakersfield
John L.
Hoffman
President
Bemidji State University (MN)
Ruth Ray
Jackson
President
Langston University (OK)
Sharon Andrea
Jones
Former Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
University of Washington Bothell
Katherine
Kantardjieff
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
California State University Monterey Bay
Jim
Mayrose
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
“State University of New York, Buffalo State”
Darcy
Medica
Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
State University of New York Cobleskill
Alisa L.
Mosley
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jackson State University (MS)
Cheryl L.
Nixon
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Fort Lewis College
Duncan
Quarless
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
State University of New York College at Old Westbury
Kelly A.
Ryan
President
Eastern Oregon University
David A.
Starrett
Executive Vice President and Provost
State University of New York at Fredonia
Lance E.
Tatum
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
Troy University (AL)
Daren
Timmons
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of South Carolina Aiken
2021 SSI Cohort
Mohamed
Abdelrahman
Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Steven
Berberich
Provost and Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Bette
Bergeron
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
State University of New York College at Potsdam
Deborah
Bordelon
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
University of Houston-Downtown (TX)
Kent
Buchanan
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Heather
Coltman
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
James Madison University (VA)
Scott R.
Furlong
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Tamara
Jhashi
Senior Vice President and Provost
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Ravi
Krovi
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Weber State University (UT)
Kathleen
McAteer
Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Nancy S.
Niemi
President
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Peter O.
Nwosu
President
State University of New York at Oswego
J. Michael
Parrish
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs / Provost
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Clarenda
Phillips
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Stacey
Robertson
President
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Leslie K.
Roundtree
Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
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Christie
Shelton
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Kathie
Stromile Golden
Provost / Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mississippi Valley State University
Maria
Woodside-Oriakhi
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Student Success Institute
The Student Success Institute (SSI) is a leadership development program tailored to the needs of campus leaders driving student success initiatives. SSI will help individuals lead and implement transformational change necessary to meet the evolving needs of today’s student body.
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Prepare to lead transformational institutional change for student success.
The Student Success Institute (SSI) provides the most current and relevant expertise on promising practices in student success, leadership, data and assessment, and teaching and learning. Throughout the program, participants have the opportunity to build a strong and supportive network of peers, learn from leading experts in the field, and develop a core set of critical skills necessary for leading institutional change. A key feature of the program is structured time and space to reflect on and advance one’s own institutional student success plan with a small group of peers.
Who Should Participate
- Provosts and Vice Presidents for Student Affairs eager to explore effective strategies and their role in implementing them.
- Participants must have more than one year in their role.
How You’ll Benefit
- Learn from leading experts in the field. Program speakers will include sitting presidents, experienced provosts and vice presidents for student affairs, as well as national experts in areas such as leadership, student success, and data utilization.
- Develop critical skills necessary for leading institutional change. Participants will learn about key leadership skills and have opportunities to practically apply them to their work via a student success plan.
- Build a strong and supportive network of peers. Throughout the program, there will be multiple opportunities for participants to work together, in small groups and one-to-one settings, developing a group of trusted colleagues who can be called upon after the program is over.
- Have opportunities for reflection. Through guided discussions, short reflection prompts, small group discussions, and other activities, participants will have valuable time to engage in thoughtful reflection about their own assumptions and practices.
- Build a portfolio of source material. Throughout the program, participants will be given space and structure to collect and organize curricular materials to share at their institutions or to keep as reference following the conclusion of the program.
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what to expect
- Studies have shown that student success in college can increase economic mobility, reshape opportunities, and transform the lives of both students and their families.
- There is empirical evidence that changing institutional practices and policies can increase student success outcomes and narrow achievement and opportunity gaps among all students.
- Provosts and vice presidents for student affairs are critical agents of the president or chancellor in transforming their institutions to achieve greater student outcomes.
- Provosts, charged with overseeing the academic enterprise of an institution, and vice presidents for student affairs, charged with the support for the well-being of the whole student, are essential partners in student success.
Provosts and Vice Presidents for Student Affairs who participate in the SSI will:
- be able to assess and develop their leadership styles to more effectively drive positive change at their institutions.
- deepen their understanding of student success practices and further develop their skills to effectively implement promising practices.
- understand the specific roles data play and how to leverage data to increase and accelerate student success initiatives at their institutions.
- understand and be able to articulate the critical role of teaching and learning and supporting faculty development for student success.
- understand how to work in partnership with their Cabinet-level peers to develop and implement effective plans for student success initiatives.
Programming is a blended experience, with in-person and virtual programming. In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded. 100% attendance and participation is expected.
- An intensive in-person program at AASCU’s Washington, D.C. office
- Two interactive virtual workshops
- Regular coaching sessions with program faculty
- A student success plan that the participant designs for their campus
- Campus plan presentations at the AASCU Summer Meeting for Academic and Student Affairs Leaders
In addition to the above meetings, all SSI participants will apply their learnings to a self-directed student success plan.
- Leadership
- Student Success
- Data
- Teaching and Learning
The Student Success Institute (SSI) is a leadership development program tailored to the needs of campus leaders driving student success initiatives. Participants include provosts and vice presidents of student affairs. Participants must have at least one year in their current role.
All eligible members will be admitted as space allows. Nonmembers who are eligible will be allowed to register if space is available. Participants may register and attend as a pair from the same institution, or individually. Participants from the same institution will work together to develop or refine the campus student success plan.
A complete application for the Student Success Institute includes the following:
- Applications and endorsements.
- Nomination or endorsement from the president or chancellor from your home institution. (Only one endorsement required per provost/VPSA pair.)
- Clear and concise summary of your leadership and student success goals.
- Commitment to 100% participation.
Preference is given to applicants from AASCU member institutions.
Registration Fees
- Participants from AASCU member institutions: $4,200
- Participants from non-member institutions: $5,200 (admitted if space allows)
The program fee covers program administration, meals during the in-person intensives, registration for the AASCU Summer Meeting for Academic and Student Affairs Leaders and all materials. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
Scholarships
- Limited scholarships are available to accepted applicants from AASCU member institutions.
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Bloomberg
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McFall
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Newton
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Academy for New Provosts
ANP is tailored to the distinctive needs of provosts who lead state colleges and universities. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with your peers in a learning environment tailored to the specific challenges that a first-time provost is likely to face.
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ANP supports first-time provosts with the tools and community needed to succeed.
Join ANP to be connected to a community of colleagues. The program includes in-person and virtual workshops as well as mentoring from an experienced provost.
Who Should Participate
- Provosts in their first year at AASCU member institutions. Non-members will be permitted if space allows.
How You’ll Benefit
- Connect with national experts and accomplished provosts on topics of relevance to provosts at AASCU institutions.
- Engage in a mentoring partnership with an experienced provost.
- Develop a supportive community of provosts who are also beginning their roles.
- Acquire core knowledge and learn strategies that will help you succeed as a new provost.
- Strengthen your leadership skills.
- Assess and reflect on your leadership strengths and define areas for growth.
What to Expect
- Discussions of the evolving leadership competencies needed to lead in today’s complex and turbulent times.
- Tailored to the distinctive needs of provosts and chief academic officers who lead state colleges and universities.
- Supportive, engaging, and customized learning environment to meet the specific challenges of a first-time provost.
- Strong relational component—commitment to create and support trust, encourage peer-to-peer learning, confidentiality, and safety among the cohort.
- Understand principles of exemplary academic leadership, change management, and university finance and budget.
- Build trust through effective communication.
- Manage key relationships for success.
- Use data effectively to create a culture of evidence and inform decisions.
- Integrate academic planning with budget, facility, and IT planning.
- Navigate between the president’s vision and the expectations of the faculty.
- Strengthen psychological and physical resilience.
The 2025 Academy for New Provosts (ANP) will be delivered in a blended format beginning with an in-person gathering in Washington, DC in fall 2025 followed by monthly virtual learning and networking sessions through May 2026. The cohort will come back together in person at AASCU’s Summer Meeting for Academic and Student Affairs Leaders in July 2026.
The program will feature:
- Four-day, in-person gathering in Washington, D.C. (October 28 – October 31, 2025)
- Monthly, two-hour, interactive cohort gatherings held over six months (November–May)
- A closing gathering scheduled in conjunction with the AASCU 2026 Summer Meeting (July 2026)
- Optional small group reflection and discussion sessions
- Asynchronous learning modules (pre-reads)
- Formal mentoring with ANP faculty and experienced AASCU provosts
In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded.
- The Role of the Provost
- Strategic Communication
- Building Psychological and Physical Resilience
- Partnerships for Success
- Leadership Challenge Case Studies
- Courageous Leadership
- Integrated Academic Program Planning
- Student success
- Budgeting
- The 2025 academy is open to first-time AASCU member and non-member provosts in their first year.
- Exceptions may be made for provosts who began prior to July 2024 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.
All eligible members will be admitted as space allows. Nonmembers who are first-time provosts in their first year will be allowed to register if space is available.
2025 Registration Fees
- Participants from AASCU member institutions: $4,750
- Participants from non-member institutions: $6,650
- The registration fee covers program administration, meals during the in-person intensive, and all materials. The registration fee also includes participation in AASCU’s 2026 Summer Meeting for Academic and Student Affairs Leaders. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
Scholarships
- Limited scholarships are available to accepted applicants from AASCU member institutions.
Cancellation Fees
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Cancellations received before September 1 are eligible for a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee.
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Cancellation requests received on or after September 1 are NOT eligible for a refund.
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Meet the 2025 ANP faculty.
Main/core faculty
Derrick
Brazill
Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
City University of New York, York College
Terry
Brown
Vice President of Academic Innovation and Transformation
AASCU
Jamie
Hooyman
Provost
Northwest Missouri State University
Lisa
Hunter
Associate Vice President for Academic Innovation and Transformation
AASCU
Chaudron
Gille
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of North Georgia
Costas
Spirou
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Georgia College & State University
Monica Terrell
Leach
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Fayetteville State University (NC)
Guest faculty
Sarah
Collins
President
Ad Astra
Laura
Hunter
Vice President, Value and Insights
Ad Astra
Jacquelyn
Jones
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
AASCU
Jacqueline
Pfeffer Merrill
Senior Director, Civic Learning and Free Expression Projects
Council of Independent Colleges
Kathleen
Scott
Vice President of Leadership Development and Partnerships
AASCU
Ed
Venit
Managing Director
EAB
Catherine M.
Wehlburg
President
Athens State University (AL)
The Stories
Meet the 2025-2026 Cohort
Josh R.
Auld
Interim Provost
West Chester University (PA)
Lora
Bailey
Provost and vice president for Academic affairs
University of the Virgin Islands
Shelly B.
Blunt
Provost
University of Southern Indiana
Stacey
Bosick
Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Sonoma State University (CA)
Monica
Brasted
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
State University of New York at Brockport
David
Brower
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
SUNY Delhi
Pamela
Carriveau
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Black Hills State University (SD)
Prentice
Chandler
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Tennessee Southern
Jessica
Clark
Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs
Salisbury University (MD)
Marcus S.
Cox
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Savannah State University (GA)
Jack
DeRochi
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Shepherd University (WV)
Kimberly
Dudas
Executive VIce Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost (Interim)
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Catherine
Edmonds
Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Amy
Hobbs Harris
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Central State University (OH)
Brenda Marsteller
Kowalewski
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Winona State University (MN)
Albert
Liddicoat
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Brian
Martensen
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Washington Bothell
Michelle L.
Mayo
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Claflin College (SC)
Chavonda J.
Mills
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Georgia Gwinnett College
Denise
Pearson
Provost
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Deborah
Thien
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
California State University, Bakersfield
Amy
Thompson
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Oakland University (MI)
Debbie M.
Thorne
Executive Vice President and Provost
Florida Gulf Coast University
Lynn
Vidler
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Cheryl A.
Wilson
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Eastern Connecticut State University
Sumanth
Yenduri
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sam Houston State University (TX)
Premier Partner
Contributing Partner
Registration is closed for 2025-2026.
Application Requirements
- No formal application is required.
- The 2025 academy is open to first-time AASCU member and non-member provosts in their first year. Exceptions may be made for provosts who began prior to July 2024 if space permits. Non-members will be permitted if space allows.
Important Program Dates
- October 28 – October 31, 2025: in-person gathering in Washington, DC
- Monthly, two-hour, interactive cohort gatherings November–May
- July 2026 in-person gathering in conjunction with AASCU Summer Meeting for Academic and Student Affairs Leaders
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Executive Leadership Academy
The Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) is a unique leadership development program for senior cabinet officers who are interested in becoming university presidents.
Get notified.Developing the next generation of presidents.
The president’s role, as well as that of other senior administrators, has changed. It now requires an understanding of all aspects of the institution—from enrollment to endowment management and from governmental to alumni relations—not to mention athletics, fundraising, marketing, student affairs, strategic planning, and financial management. The president’s necessary expertise also has expanded beyond institutional borders, to include regulatory and legislative issues and crisis communications. Further, it is more essential than ever that the pipeline of senior leaders prepares a range of candidates from all backgrounds to succeed. ELA develops the wide-ranging skills that new presidents and senior executives will need to meet the challenges of today’s educational environment and serve today’s students.
Who Should Participate
- Campus leaders and cabinet members interested in becoming president/chancellor or other senior executive position.
How You’ll Benefit
- Comprehensive preparation in the areas of most critical concern to presidents.
- Participants complete a Professional Experience Plan (PEP), which assesses leadership strengths as well as the opportunities Build a strong and supportive network of peers and mentors.
- One on one mentoring from current president and program director.
What to Expect
A partnership to prepare future leaders.
The Executive Leadership Academy is cosponsored by AASCU, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI). Approximately 35 participants are selected each year – half from AASCU member institutions and half from CIC member institutions.
- Discussions of the evolving leadership competencies needed to lead in today’s complex and turbulent times
- Mentorship from experienced presidents
- Opportunity for real-time application and impact of tools and trainings via a Professional Experience Plan
- Strong relational component—commitment to create and support trust, encourage peer-to-peer learning, confidentiality, and safety among the cohort
- Enhance the skills and knowledge of cabinet-level administrators as they contemplate future roles as college or university presidents or other senior executive positions
- Nomination Deadline: February 9, 2026
- Opening Seminar (June 15-16 2026, Washington, DC)
- Regularly scheduled virtual workshops (July 2026–May 2027)
- Closing Seminar (June 10-11, 2027, Washington, DC)
In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded. One-hundred percent attendance and participation is expected.
- Enrollment and marketing
- Endowment and financial management
- Government relations
- Alumni relations
- Crisis communications
- Strategic planning
- Applications that are complete, including a nomination/endorsement from a president/chancellor who will serve as the participant’s mentor, and submitted by the deadline will be considered.
- AASCU and AALI staff review applications and select a cohort that reflects AASCU institutions.
- Preference is given to applicants from AASCU member institutions.
A complete application for ELA includes the following:
- Nomination or endorsement from the president/chancellor from your home institution
- Clear and concise summary of your personal and professional development goals
- Commitment to 100% participation
Seminars are led by a teaching faculty of AASCU and CIC presidents and chancellors, vice presidents and chancellors, and other national subject matter experts.
The program fee for the 2026-2027 academic year is $3,750 per applicant.
The registration fee covers program administration, meals during the in-person seminars, and all materials.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations to/in Washington, DC.
Limited scholarships are available to accepted applicants from qualifying institutions. AALI and Academic Search provide financial support to enable this program fee to be kept at this level.
cancellation fees
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Cancellations received before May 1 are eligible for a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee.
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Cancellation requests received on or after May 1 are NOT eligible for a refund.
Testimonials
“I found the ELA to be among the most valuable professional development activities in my career. In addition to receiving pertinent information concerning the major trends impacting higher education, participants are provided a broad array of opportunities to network with colleagues who have similar professional aspirations.”
“The Executive Leadership Academy underscores the principle of distributed leadership – every quality that we enhance and any gap in knowledge, skill, or ability that we reduce or eliminate through the program prepares us for the next level while bolstering our effectiveness where we currently lead.”
2025-2026 Cohort
Anthony D.
Andrews
Campus Executive
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Danielle
Bucci
Vice President of Strategic Enrollment, Marketing and Communications
Nazareth University (NY)
Todd
Clark
Senior Director, Student Services
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Joshua
Clary
Vice President of Student Life and Diversity, Title IX Coordinator
Marian University (WI)
Beth E.
Concepción
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Linfield University (OR)
Ben
Corpus
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
California State University Monterey Bay
P. Grady
Dixon
Dean, Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
Fort Hays State University (KS)
Brian R.
Doak
Vice President, George Fox Digital
George Fox University (OR)
Michael
Dodge
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Life | Professor of Education
American International College (MA)
John
Falconer
Senior Advisor to the Chancellor
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kristin C.
Flora
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
Franklin College (IN)
Gerald D.
Griffin
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Hope College (MI)
Mark
Hanshaw
Associate Provost and General Counsel
Cumberland University (TN)
Jason
Harmon
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Dominican University (IL)
Kim
Hayworth
Vice Chancellor for Student Access and Success
Montana State University – Billings
Susan Daniels
Henderson
Provost
Coker University (SC)
Jeff
Howard
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
JT
Kane
Dean of Instrumental Studies and Orchestral Performance
Manhattan School of Music (NY)
Quentin
Kidd
Provost and Academic Director of the Wason Center for Civic Leadership
Christopher Newport University (VA)
Lisa L.
Kirkpatrick
Vice President for Student Affairs and Administration
St. Edward’s University (TX)
Deniz Zeynep
Leuenberger
Chief of Staff, Vice President of Planning and Strategy, Interim Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
Bridgewater State University (MA)
Jesse
Mason
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Michael B.
McGinnis
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Saint Francis University (PA)
Gus
McGiver
Chief of Staff
State University of New York Cobleskill
Kareem
McLemore
Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and International Affairs
Delaware State University
Andrew
Morse
Vice President for Development and Strategic Partnerships
Complete College America
Gloria
Noronha
Vice President
Lesley University (MA)
Mary
Oling-Sisay
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
California State University San Marcos
Oscar O.
Ovalle
Vice President for Planning and Institutional Development
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Blake B.
Rickman
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement & Executive Director, UAFS Foundation Inc.
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
David
Sears
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
McDaniel College (MD)
Veronica
Sills
Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Resources Officer
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Calley Stevens
Taylor
Vice President for Student Success & Engagement and the Dean of Students
Cedar Crest College (PA)
Abagail
Van Vlerah
Vice President for Student Life and Graduate Admissions
Manchester University (IN)
John A.
Vasquez
Associate Provost
Colorado State University Pueblo
Weston
Wiebe
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration
College of the Ozarks (MO)
Our Partners
2025-2026 ELA applications are closed.
Application Details
A full submission requires the candidate to submit an application form and an endorsement from the president/chancellor or provost from their home institution.
Application Requirements
- Currently serving in a cabinet-or other senior level position
- Endorsement from a president/chancellor from your home institution
Important Dates
- The next program will take place from June 2026 to June 2027
- The deadline for applications and endorsements is February 9, 2026.
Have questions about the Executive Leadership Academy? Let us know.
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Becoming A Provost Academy
This yearlong program provides comprehensive preparation in the areas of most critical concern to provosts.
Get notified.
Prepare to lead as provost.
The Becoming a Provost Academy (BAPA) is a leadership program tailored to the distinctive needs of aspiring provosts (chief academic officers). Co-sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI), this yearlong program provides comprehensive preparation in the areas of most critical concern to provosts. BAPA also helps participants gain a better understanding of the broader context within which their own institutions operate and develop perspectives beyond their current position, division, and institution.
Who Should Participate
- Experienced deans, assistant or associate provosts, and other academic affairs senior administrators who aspire to become a provost/chief academic officer
How You’ll Benefit
- Comprehensive preparation in the areas of most critical concern to provosts
- Professional Experience Plan (PEP), which assesses the strengths as well as the opportunities in the preparation of individual participants
- A strong and supportive network of peers and mentors.
What to Expect
BAPA is a leadership development program to prepare experienced academic administrators for provost/vice president for academic affairs positions in public higher education.
- Discussions of the evolving leadership competencies needed to lead in today’s complex and turbulent times
- Mentoring and Executive Coaching
- Opportunity for real-time application and impact of tools and trainings via a Professional Experience Plan
- Strong relational component—commitment to create and support trust, encourage peer-to-peer learning, confidentiality, and safety among the cohort
- Comprehensive preparation in the areas of most critical concern to provosts
- Participants will prepare a Professional Experience Plan (PEP) working with campus mentor.
The 2026-27 Becoming A Provost Academy will take place from June 2026 to July 2027.
- Nomination deadline: February 9, 2026
- Opening Seminar (June 17-18, 2026, Washington, DC)
- Regularly scheduled virtual workshops (August 2026 – June 2027)
- Closing Seminar (July 12-13, 2027, Atlanta, GA)
Programming will be delivered in a blended format, with in-person and virtual programming.
In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded.
One-hundred percent attendance and participation is expected.
- Applications that are complete, including an endorsement from a president/chancellor or provost who will serve as the participant’s mentor, and submitted by February 9, 2026 will be considered.
- AASCU and AALI staff review applications and select a cohort that reflects the diversity of AASCU institutions.
- Admissions preference will be given to applicants currently employed at AASCU member institutions.
- If space allows, consideration will be given to participants from institutions serving in other higher education sectors.
- Endorsement from the president/chancellor or provost from your home institution
- Nominee’s curriculum vitae
- Clear and concise summary of your personal and professional development goals
- Commitment to 100% participation
Seminars are led by a teaching faculty of AASCU provosts, AASCU presidents and chancellors, and other national subject matter experts.
- The program fee for the 2026-2027 academic year is $4,675 per applicant.
- The registration fee covers program administration, meals during the in-person seminars, all materials, and registration to attend the AASCU 2027 Academic Affairs Summer Meeting after the closing seminar.
- Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation to/in both seminar locations.
- Limited scholarships are available to accepted applicants from qualifying institutions. Preference will be given to nominees from under-resourced institutions that otherwise would be unable to support a participant.
cancellation fees
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Cancellations received before May 1 are eligible for a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee.
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Cancellation requests received on or after May 1 are NOT eligible for a refund.
Testimonials
The BAPA program was an exhilarating opportunity for me to learn from seasoned provosts and develop new networks from colleagues within my class and among the alumni and facilitators. I found the one-year formal experiential plan, mentoring conference calls, and follow-up meetings during the AASCU conferences to be of tremendous value for me during my executive development journey in higher education.
BAPA was a truly unique leadership program. It provided intensive training, development, and mentoring targeted toward preparing candidates to be an effective and successful provost at a state college or university. In addition, the network of BAPA alums is extensive and supportive. I highly recommend this outstanding leadership program.
BAPA is an exciting opportunity to explore university administration from a different angle. The speakers all generously gave their time, expertise, and insight! It was a great year that went too fast!
The BAPA program provides a blend of structured programming and customized experiences to ensure that participants have an excellent experience. The opportunities provided to me to visit peer institutions and learn from colleagues were invaluable to me. The generosity of facilitators and invited speakers in candidly sharing lessons learned was a much-appreciated gift for all of us who were part of the program.
2025-2026 Cohort
Laura
Baecher
Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Kean University (NJ)
Christopher
Brown
Dean
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Karen H.
Brown
Dean and Professor
University of the Virgin Islands
Theresa
Castor
Professor of Communication; Faculty Director of Internships
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Divya
Choudhary
Dean, Bailey College of Engineering and Technology
Indiana State University
Marilyn
Cleary
Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education
Framingham State University (MA)
Marcus S.
Cox
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Savannah State University (GA)
K. Renee
Fister
Associate Provost
Murray State University (KY)
Lisa A.
Frank
Dean, School of Business
Central Connecticut State University
Nieves
Gruneiro-Roadcap
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Chad
Hargrave
Vice President for Research and Strategic Partnerships
Sam Houston State University (TX)
Christina
Hassija
Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
California State University, San Bernardino
J. Dwayne
Hooks Jr.
Dean & Professor, College of Health and Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Clayton State University (GA)
Adanna J.
Johnson
Associate Chief Academic Officer for Faculty Affairs
University of the District of Columbia
Barry
Lambert
Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Tarleton State University (TX)
Kelly Ferris
Lester
Associate Provost
University of Southern Mississippi
Steven
Lloyd
Vice Provost
University of North Georgia
Christopher
Malone
Associate Provost
State University of New York at Farmingdale
Tracey D.
Matthews
Dean, College of Health Professions and Wellness
Jacksonville State University (AL)
Karen
Meisch
Dean College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Austin Peay State University (TN)
Vahid
Motevalli
Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Ajay
Panicker
Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
St. Cloud State University (MN)
Anna
Plemons
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Glenn M.
Sanford
Dean
University of Houston-Clear Lake (TX)
Gwendolyn
Scott-Jones
Dean
Delaware State University
Peter
Sheppard
Associate Dean & Professor
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Mark A.
Smith
Dean, McQueary College of Health and Human Services
Missouri State University
Jeff
Strickland
Executive Director of Honors
Montclair State University (NJ)
Matthew
Walker
Director, School of Communication and Mass Media
Northwest Missouri State University
Dlynn A.
Williams
Dean
Austin Peay State University (TN)
Our Partner
2026-2027 BAPA applications are closed.
Application Details
A full submission requires the candidate to submit an application form and an endorsement from the president/chancellor or provost from their home institution.
Application Requirements
- Experienced deans, assistant or associate provosts, and other academic affairs senior administrators who aspire to become a provost/chief academic officer
- Endorsement from the president/chancellor or provost from your home institution
Important Dates
- The next program will take place starting July 2026–July 2027
- The deadline for applications and endorsements is February 9, 2026
Have questions about BAPA? Let us know.
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2024 ELP Cohort
Husam
Alshareef
Associate Professor and Construction Management Program Director
Colorado State University Pueblo
Rodrick
Andrews
Assistant Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
State University of New York at Oswego
Holly
Attenborough
Assistant Provost
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Maria
Botero
Professor
Sam Houston State University (TX)
Jean
Clarke
Director, Learning Communities
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Kevin
Costa
Director of Employee & Labor Relations
Bridgewater State University (MA)
Christina E.
Denison
Director, William O. Douglas Honors College
Central Washington University
Christopher
Donoghue
Professor of Sociology
Montclair State University (NJ)
Johnna
Eaton
Dean of Students
East Georgia State College
Cynthia G.
Falk
Assistant Dean
State University of New York at Oneonta
Jenny
Green
Assistant Director of Assessment
State University of New York at Brockport
Cierra L.
Griffin
Executive Director for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military Students
Fayetteville State University (NC)
Jakari
Griffith
Department Chair and Provost Fellow
Bridgewater State University (MA)
Kendra
Haggard
Director of Student Engagement and Transitions
Northeastern State University (OK)
Thomas
Horvath
Interim Dean, College of Science
California State University Monterey Bay
Jamaal
Jackson
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Kentucky State University
Theodore W.
Johnson
Assistant Professor – Aviation Institute
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Britney
Kyle
Faculty Senate Chair and Professor of Anthropology
University of Northern Colorado
Kareem
McLemore
Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and International Affairs
Delaware State University
John J.
Montemayor
Director of TRIO Student Support Services
University of South Carolina Upstate
Patrice
Moorer
Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
University of West Florida
Aydin
Nazmi
Professor & Faculty Fellow
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Melissa
Norris
Health Educator
California State University, Fresno
Dayana
Nunez
Associate Director of Student Enrollment Services
William Paterson University (NJ)
Jason
Perry
Director of Montevallo MADE
University of Montevallo (AL)
Chapman
Rackaway
Professor and Chair, Political Science
Radford University (VA)
Johnny D.
Richardson
Director of Enrollment Communication Services
Georgia Gwinnett College
Christina
Robinson
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Central Connecticut State University
Ronnie
Rollins
Associate Dean, College of Health, Science, and Technology
University of Central Missouri
Donyell
Roseboro
Chief Diversity Officer and Professor
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Desirée D.
Rowe
Associate Professor
Towson University (MD)
Joshua
Ruppel
Professor of Chemistry and Director of Research
University of South Carolina Upstate
Nick
Saenz
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Adams State University (CO)
Katie
Stompor
Executive Director, Digital Media and Brand Management
Purdue University Northwest
Brian
Wayne
Graduate Programs Recruiter
Elizabeth City State University (NC)
2023 ELP Cohort
Jacqueline
(Bruscella) Bishop
Associate Professor
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Mehrdad
Aliasgari
Department Chair, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
California State University, Long Beach
Sophie T.
Ano
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Fort Hays State University (KS)
Irán
Barrera
Professor & Chair- Fresno State Department of Social Work Education
California State University, Fresno
Jerel
Benton
Associate Vice President for Student Success
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Ernest
Black
Systemwide Director, CalStateTEACH
California State University
Maneka Deanna
Brooks
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educator Preparation, College of Education
Texas State University
Matthew
Cooney
Associate Professor of Education; Director of the Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctoral Program
Governors State University (IL)
Amber
Darting
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Success
Central Washington University
Evin
Deschamps
Assistant Director, Supplemental Instruction
Montclair State University (NJ)
Dorothy
Frink
Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Indiana University Northwest
Amy K.
Garrigan
Community Engagement Manager
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kiran
George
Vice-Chair and Professor
California State University Fullerton
David
Herman
Senior Facilities Director, Physical Plant Management
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Justin M.
James
Development Officer; Presidential Leadership Fellow
Pennsylvania Western University
Danvy
Le
Associate Professor
California State University, East Bay
Kristy L
Mardis
Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Studies
Chicago State University (IL)
Robin Ebert
Mays
Associate Professor of English, Career Track; Chair of Resident Faculty Organization
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Anneke
McEvoy
Associate Director Triandiflou Institute for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformative Practice
State University of New York at Oswego
Kevin
Meaney
Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Carlitta M.
Moore
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – College of Nursing and Health Professions; Clinical Education Coordinator/Assistant Professor – Master of Athletic Training Program
Arkansas State University Jonesboro
Aisha Morris
Moultry
Interim Dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies and Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Texas Southern University
Sharon N.
Obasi
Associate Professor & Director of Research Integrity
University of Nebraska Kearney
Gabriela
Olivares-Cuhat
Associate Dean of Research and Innovation
University of Northern Iowa
Jodie
Parys
Professor of Spanish and Director of Community-based Learning
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Kennybel
Peña
Director of Student Support, Advisement and Scholarship
City University of New York, York College
Shelitha
Peppers
Assistant Dean
Harris-Stowe State University (MO)
Mark Joseph
Ramirez
Associate Dean for Research and Outreach
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Neisha D.
Rhodes
Director of Presidential Initiatives
California State University, Stanislaus
Shani N.
Robinson
Associate Dean – College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University (TX)
Jessie
Thoman
Professor of Music
University of Tennessee at Martin
Kjersti
VanSlyke-Briggs
Professor
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Ben
Weikert
Department Chair
State University of New York Cobleskill
Erin
White
Associate Dean – College of Health, Science and Technology
Fayetteville State University (NC)
Patricia A.
Young
Chairperson & Professor
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2022 ELP Cohort
Catherine
Adams
Interim Dean of Academic Planning and Advising
State University of New York at Geneseo
Kara C.
Adams
Director of Community Engagement & Connected Learning Initiatives
University of Washington Bothell
T. Itunu
Balogun
Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President
Kean University (NJ)
Elizabeth
Bowden
Career Consultant, Career Development Center
Athens State University (AL)
Kendra N.
Cadogan
Interim Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
State University of New York at Oswego
Damian C.
Capritta
Director of Field Operations
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Andrew M.
Carnes
Associate Professor and Director, School of Economics, Management, and Project Management
Western Carolina University (NC)
Theresa
Castor
Professor of Communication; Faculty Director of Internships
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Cathi
Draper Rodriguez
Chair, Department of Education and Leadership; Professor, School Psychology Program
“California State University, East Bay”,California State University Monterey Bay
Mirari
Elcoro
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Philosophy; Coordinator, Faculty of Color Mentoring Program
Framingham State University (MA)
Fred J.
Figliano
Associate Dean, College of Education
Troy University (AL)
Shaunda
French-Collins
Interim Dean, School of Business, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences and Graduate Studies; Chair, Department of Communication, Music, Art, and Theatre
Chadron State College (NE)
Esther
Garza
President’s Faculty Fellow on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Associate Professor, Bilingual Education
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Julie S.
Glass
Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics
“California State University, East Bay”
Adriana
Gordillo
Professor and Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Trina L.
Gregory
Distance Education Student Support Services Coordinator/State Authorization Compliance Officer
Elizabeth City State University (NC)
Kathrine
Gutierrez
Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Advanced Education & Research Services, School of Education
University of Guam
Brittany
Helmbrecht
Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Chadron State College (NE)
Dalia R.
Hernandez
Director, Upward Bound Program, Office of Pre-College Programs
“California State University, East Bay”,”California State University, San Bernardino”
Susana
Hernández
Associate Professor, Higher Education Administration and Leadership; Chair, Department of Educational Leadership
“California State University, East Bay”,”California State University, Fresno”
Mehruz
Kamal
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Computing Sciences
State University of New York at Brockport
Lolita L.
Kincade
Associate Professor and Chair, Human Development and Family Relations
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
Deanna J.
Leone
Associate Dean, College of Communications
California State University Fullerton
Kelly Ferris
Lester
Associate Provost
University of Southern Mississippi
Katynka Z.
Martínez
Professor and Chair, Department of Latina/Latino Studies
San Francisco State University (CA)
Tatiana
Melendez-Rhodes
Associate Professor; Marriage and Family Therapy Program Coordinator
Central Connecticut State University
Kristine W.
Morris
Interim Assistant Dean, College of Nursing
Texas Woman’s University
Amy J.
Nielsen
Professor, Department of Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Jennifer Teramoto
Pedrotti
Associate Dean for Diversity and Curriculum, College of Liberal Arts
“California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo”
Aneika
Simmons
Interim Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Success
Sam Houston State University (TX)
James F.
Trotter Jr.
Assistant Director Academic Technologies and Innovation
“California State University, San Bernardino”
Gabriel
Warren
Dean of Business, Human Services and Industry
Century College (MN)
Nicole
Webb
Associate Dean, College of Health, Science, and Technology
University of Central Missouri
Megan R.
Wise de Valdez
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Biology, Department of Life Sciences
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Grace J.
Yoo
Professor, Asian American Studies Department; Director, Race, Empowerment and Justice Projects
San Francisco State University (CA)
Ruijun
Zhao
Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
“Minnesota State University, Mankato”
2021 ELP Cohort
Brian J.
Armstrong
Executive Director of Outreach Services
Texas Southern University
João
Barros
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Co-Director, Motor Behavior Laboratory
California State University Fullerton
Sandra
Bozarth
Interim Dean, University Libraries
California State University, Bakersfield
Jonathan
Chitiyo
Assistant Professor, Special Education, Director, First Year Seminar Program
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Nicola A.
Corbin
Associate Professor, Department of Communication
Weber State University (UT)
Mary Therese F.
Cruz
Associate Professor of Political Science, CHamoru Studies, and Micronesian Studies
University of Guam
Zenaida
Cruz
Clinical Coordinator of Counseling and Psychological Services
California State University, Fresno
Carol A.
DeNysschen
Chair and Professor, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics
State University of New York at Buffalo
Marko
Dumančić
Director, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
Western Kentucky University
Craig A.
Elmore
Controller
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Augustine (Yaw)
Frimpong-Mansoh
Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy
Northern Kentucky University
Erica N.
Hernandez
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Bowie State University (MD)
John C.
Hershberger
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Arkansas State University
Mariko
Izumi
Executive Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Design
Columbus State University (GA)
Lombuso S.
Khoza
Interim Director, Center for International Education
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Vanessa
Lopez-Littleton
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Health, Human Services & Public Policy
California State University Monterey Bay
Yvonne M.
Luna
Chair and Professor, Department of Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Marcia
Millet
Chair and Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
Tennessee State University
Shahla
Nadem-Mollaei
Assistant Director, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Edward
Ofori
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chicago State University (IL)
Ajay
Panicker
Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
St. Cloud State University (MN)
Philip J.
Parker
Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Rochelle D.
Plummer
Executive Director for Student Retention
Shippensburg State University (PA)
Darson
Rhodes
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health and Health Education
State University of New York at Brockport
Lina
Rincón
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Assistant Director, Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, Scholarship and Service
Framingham State University (MA)
John J.
Rivera
Associate Professor of Public Administration, Program Director, Master of Public Administration, Director, Regional Center for Public Policy
University of Guam
Aimee Kendall
Roundtree
Associate Dean of Research, College of Liberal Arts, Professor, Master of Arts in Technical Communication Program
Texas State University
Gitanjali G.
Shahani
Chair and Professor, Department of English
San Francisco State University (CA)
Karen R.
Sime
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
State University of New York at Oswego
Jessica Yirush
Stern
Associate Dean of Student Relations, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
California State University Fullerton
Gannon
Tagher
Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Advising and First Year Experience
Northern Kentucky University
Ozalle M.
Toms
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Diversity, Engagement & Success, Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Kimberly Y.
Walker
Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Compliance and Academic Programs
University of South Carolina Upstate
Karen A.
Williams
Interim Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
City University of New York, York College
Karen Abigail
Williams
Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
City University of New York, York College
Varaxy
Yi
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Coordinator, Higher Education Administration and Leadership Program
California State University, Fresno
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Emerging Leaders Program
ELP is designed for academic and administrative professionals to gain a greater appreciation of the Academy and build the skillset and mindset to lead campus initiatives and advance to more senior leadership roles. Participants graduate with skills, connections, and support necessary to navigate the transition to higher administrative roles.
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ELP is designed to prepare the next generation of higher education leaders to be effective, compassionate, resilient, accountable and courageous to help all students reach their goals.
ELP provides the opportunity for participants to assess their individual leadership style and strengths; develop or enhance a leadership philosophy and to apply the skills learned in the instructional portion of the program to a project/initiative on their home campus over the course of the academic year.
Who Should Participate
- Mid to senior level academic and administrative professionals serving at regional public universities who are exploring opportunities to advance to higher-level administrative positions.
How You’ll Benefit
- Develop a systems-level view of how academic institutions function—from governance and finance to student affairs and faculty development—helping to influence institutional priorities and navigate complex organizational dynamics
- Build the capacity to lead change initiatives with clarity, empathy, and resilience
- Gain a trusted circle of colleagues who understand your challenges and can offer insight, encouragement, and collaboration
- Showcase your leadership in action through a campus project—from vision-setting to execution and reflection
What to Expect
- Discussions of the evolving leadership competencies needed to lead in today’s complex and turbulent times
- Tailored to the distinctive needs of mid-career academic or administrative professionals exploring leadership roles at regional public universities
- Opportunity for real-time application and impact of tools and trainings via a campus project
- Strong relational component—commitment to create and support trust, encourage peer-to-peer learning, confidentiality, and safety among the cohort
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of the academe and how they relate to each other
- Learn and apply the fundamentals of project management
- Develop critical skills for leading transformational institutional change
- Strengthen communication skills
- Enhance management and leadership skills; specifically leading up, down and sideways
- Build a strong and supportive network of peers and mentors
- Demonstrate leadership skills by leading an on-campus project or initiative
- University governance, structure and systems to support students
- Budgeting, finance and administration
- Effective communications
- Navigating and leading change
- Leadership case studies in crisis management
- Managing staff and faculty
- Navigating the search process
- National trends in higher education
- Regional Public Universities – our unique role
- Project management
Participants will lead a project or initiative at their home campuses over the course of the academic year, under the guidance of a designated advisor. The project will have an impact on the campus community and align with the participant’s professional goals. Examples of university projects include the following:
- Chairing or co-chairing a division, university-wide committee, or task force that requires working with multiple constituencies
- Managing a project for a division or university strategic initiative
- Conducting a research project that investigates a challenge the university faces and provides an opportunity for the participant to influence campus decision-makers using data
Programming will be a blended experience, with in-person and virtual programming. In-person programming will not be livestreamed or otherwise recorded. 100% attendance and participation is expected. Virtual programming will take place on select Wednesdays and Fridays between 3 and 5 p.m. ET (exact dates TBD).
- An intensive in-person program at AASCU’s Washington, D.C. office (June 23–25, 2026)
- Up to 12 interactive 60-to 120-minute interactive virtual sessions (August–December 2026)
- A project or initiative the participant leads on their home campus
- Applications that are complete, including a nomination/endorsement from a president/chancellor or cabinet-level administrator, and submitted by the deadline will be considered.
- ELP faculty review applications and select a cohort that reflects AASCU institutions across the country
- Preference is given to applicants from AASCU member institutions and regional public universities.
- A complete application for ELP 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
- Description of your campus project and how it supports your professional goals
- Commitment to 100% participation
2026 Registration Fees
- Participants from AASCU member institutions: $2,500
- Participants from non-member institutions: $3,500
- 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 ELP, participants must register no later than April 10, 2026
Scholarships
- Limited scholarships are available to accepted applicants from AASCU member institutions.
Cancellation Fees
- Cancellations received before May 1 are eligible for a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee.
- Cancellation requests received on or after May 1, 2026 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.
Meet the 2025 ELP faculty.
ELP has convened an impressive faculty of current and former presidents, chancellors, cabinet-level administrators, and national subject matter experts. The faculty roster may change in 2026.
Eric
Algoe
Executive Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
Texas State University
Heidi M.
Anderson
President
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Holly
Attenborough
Assistant Provost
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Mary C.
Brackett
Senior Director
University of Virginia
Andy
Brantley
President and CEO
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
Isaac
Brundage
Vice President of Student Affairs
California State University Chico
Amy
Díaz
Chief of Staff and Interim Vice Chancellor of External Affairs
Indiana University Northwest
Kristin G.
Esterberg
Chancellor
University of Washington Bothell
Marion R.
Fedrick
Executive VP and Chief of Staff
Georgia State University
Dan
Feely
Managing Partner
Transforming Solutions, Inc.
Bennie L.
Harris
Chancellor
University of South Carolina Upstate
Shawn
Hartman
Chief Operating Officer
Academic Search
Mary E.
Kennard
Senior Consultant
Academic Search
Lynn
Mahoney
President
San Francisco State University (CA)
Kathleen
Scott
Vice President of Leadership Development and Partnerships
AASCU
Bey-Ling
Sha
Dean, College of Media and Communication
Texas Tech University
Ed
Venit
Managing Director
EAB
Charles L.
Welch
President and CEO
AASCU
Dannelle
Whiteside
Vice President for Legal Affairs and Organizational Strategy
Austin Peay State University (TN)
ELP connects, equips, and empowers the next generation of higher education leaders.
ELP has a high impact on the skillsets and mindsets of program participants and the curriculum effectively addresses top-of-mind issues for today’s emerging leaders at AASCU institutions.
The Numbers
93%
Percentage of 2023 cohort members who reported feeling connected to colleagues at peer institutions at the end of ELP.
4.63 out of 5
Average rating of content, presentation, and speaker quality for all 2023 ELP programming.
33%
Increase in feeling equipped with the knowledge and relationships needed to pursue career goals from the start to the end of the program (2023 cohort).
The Stories
“AASCU’s Emerging Leaders Program has been transformative in aligning my leadership aspirations with actionable goals. The program equipped me with essential skills to navigate university leadership roles, offering insights that directly resonate with my short-term goal of excelling in academic and administrative positions, and my long-term aspiration to advance in higher education leadership.”
“Due to my participation in the program, I am a more confident leader on-campus and in my community, and I have gained clarity on the path I wish to take as I progress in my career. Additionally, I gained a community of support that I can leverage for informal or formal academic, professional, and/or social support. I recommend this program to anyone working in higher education that have aspirations to ascend in leadership whether that be on the faculty or administrative side.”
“The Emerging Leaders Program exceeded my expectations with its exceptional organization, timely relevance to the evolving landscape of higher education and social climate, and unwavering commitment to intentionality. The program’s faculty provided pragmatic and supportive guidance, fostering a rich environment for personal and professional growth. Due to my participation in the program, I am a more confident leader on-campus and in my community, and I have gained clarity on the path I wish to take as I progress in my career.”
“The Emerging Leaders Program afforded me the opportunity to not only learn, but engage and network with leaders. This program is truly intentional with developing methods of success for future leaders. I thoroughly enjoyed and am grateful to be able to have this experience.”
Meet the 2025 Cohort
Maureen P.
Artale
Executive Director for Academic Student Support and University Registrar
State University of New York at Oneonta
El Hachemi
Bouali
Associate Professor of Geosciences
Nevada State University
Nichole J.
Brown
Director of the School of Education Clinical Practice and Partnerships Office and Director/Principal Investigator, Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC II) Program
State University of New York at Oswego
Cornelius
Brownlee
Assistant Dean of Student Conduct and Community Standards
Lincoln University of Missouri
Kyle
Carrigan
Director of Concurrent Enrollment and Continuing Education
Central Washington University
Christina R.
Caul
Director of Student Success
Kentucky State University
Jason D.
Coleman
Associate Dean, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Todd C.
Couch
Associate Professor of Sociology, Co-Director of African and African American Studies
Francis Marion University (SC)
Gregory
Dam
Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Indiana University East
Felipe
Filomeno
Director of Global Studies and Associate Professor of Political Science
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Logan J.
Fowler
Chief Communications & Marketing/State & Local Affairs Officer
Lewis-Clark State College (ID)
Barbara D.
Garrett
Chair and Professor
University of Northern Colorado
Siobahn
Grady
Founding Director, Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research; Associate Professor of Information Science
North Carolina Central University
Brad
Hamel
Executive Director – Global Campus
Northern Michigan University
Rolanda
Harris
Director of Adult Continuing Education and Prior Learning Assessment
Delaware State University
Andrea D.
Jasper
Dean, School of Education
Georgia Gwinnett College
Drew
Johnson
Program Director The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program
North Carolina Central University
Brandy
Johnston
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance/Treasurer
Arkansas State University Jonesboro
Dustin L.
Jones
Associate Dean
Sam Houston State University (TX)
Ellen
Koski
Assistant Director, Strategic Planning
Northern Michigan University
Michael
Kush
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students
State University of New York at Oneonta
Karla J.
Leybold
Assistant Dean and Director, Quillen Honors Scholars Program
East Tennessee State University
Latisha
Marion
Associate Vice President Student Financial and Military Success
Texas Southern University
Carson
Medley
Assistant Dean, Director, Office of Prestigious Awards and Scholar Development
East Tennessee State University
Chantel
Merchen
Director-Office of Academic Success
Chadron State College (NE)
Clay
Motley
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Florida Gulf Coast University
Kelly
O’Bryan
Director of University College
Langston University (OK)
Latofia
Parker
Chair, Department of Consumer & Human Sciences; Director of UM Grainger Community Counseling & Wellness Clinic; Professor of Counselor Education
University of Montevallo (AL)
Kimberly C.
Riddick
Director, Student Leadership and Success
University of North Texas at Dallas
Rachna
Sadana
Chair and Professor, Department of Natural Sciences
University of Houston-Downtown (TX)
Priyank
Shah
Associate Vice Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Satish K.
Sharma
Professor and Director, Antenna and Microwave Lab (AML)
San Diego State University (CA)
Timothy
St. John
Dean of Students
Fitchburg State University (MA)
Dillon S.
Tatum
Department Chair, Department of Political Science and Geography
Francis Marion University (SC)
Geoffrey L.
Wood
Chair, Behavioral Sciences Division; Associate Professor of Sociology; Director, Center for Applied Research (CFAR)
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (PA)
Crystal A.
Wymer-Lucero
Director of Alumni Relations
California State University, San Bernardino
Murat
Yaşar
Deputy to the President for Strategy, Planning, and Special Projects
State University of New York at Oswego
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Applications for the 2026 ELP applications are closed.
Application Details
Application Requirements
- Early- to mid-career academic and administrative emerging leaders who are exploring opportunities to advance to higher-level administrative positions
- Brief description of the campus project/initiative you will lead under the guidance of a designated mentor
- Endorsement from a president/chancellor or cabinet-level administrator from your home institution
Important Dates
- The 2026 program will take place from June 2026 to December 2026
- Applications and endorsements for 2026 are due February 9, 2026
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Past MLI Cohorts
Meet the alumni from recent Millennium Leadership Initiative program cohorts.
Learn more.2024-2025 MLI Cohort
Tierney J.
Bates
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
University of South Carolina Upstate
James S.
Bridgeforth
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & ExperienceVT
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tamara
Brown
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
The University of Texas at Arlington
Laurie
Carter
Dean of the School of the Arts and the School of Humanities
Susquehanna University
Jose E.
da Silva
Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Michelle
DenBeste
Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Eastern Washington University
Amy
Díaz
Chief of Staff and Interim Vice Chancellor of External Affairs
Indiana University Northwest
Andre L.
Fortune
Vice President for Student Affairs
University of West Georgia
Barbara
Harmon-Francis
Vice President for Student Success and Retention
Kean University (NJ)
Demetria
Johnson-Weeks
Executive Director, Title III and Sponsored Programs. Coordinator, Summer of Success. Adjunct Faculty, JHJ School of Business.
Texas Southern University
Sharon Andrea
Jones
Former Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
University of Washington Bothell
Sharareh (Sherri)
Kermanshachi
Vice Chancellor for Research and Outreach
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Samaad Wes
Keys
Senior Program Officer
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Beth
Lesen
Vice President for Student Affairs
California State University, Long Beach
Kapil
Longani
Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
SUNY System Administration
Amber
Lopez Lasater
Acting President
Nevada State University
Robyn
Merrick
Vice President for External Affairs and University Relations
Southern University System (LA)
Hector M.
Molina
Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Technology, and Operations
Fayetteville State University (NC)
Clarenda
Phillips
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Missouri State University
James L.
Rodríguez
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
California State University, Bakersfield
Bey-Ling
Sha
Dean, College of Media and Communication
Texas Tech University
Will
Simpkins
Vice President for Student Affairs
Metropolitan State University of Denver (CO)
Sherril
Soman
Dean, College of Education and Community Innovation
Grand Valley State University (MI)
Becky
Spurlock
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Jose U.
Toledo
Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Director of Land-Grant Programs
Central State University
Revathi R.
Vongsiprasom
Dean of Opportunity and Engagement
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Kevin J.
Wade
Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and University Advancement & Executive Director, ECSU Foundation
Elizabeth City State University (NC)
Karen Abigail
Williams
Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
City University of New York, York College
Michaela
Willis
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
South Dakota State University
Freddie E.
Wills, Jr.
Vice President for STEM Initiatives and Research Partnerships
Harris-Stowe State University (MO)
2023-2024 MLI Cohort
Rashanda
Booker
University Diversity Officer
California State University, Fresno
Joy
Borah
Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
University of North Alabama
F. Erik
Brooks
Provost and Vice President of Student affairs
Central State University (OH)
William T.
Brown
Vice President for Instruction
Clark College (WA)
Helen
Chen
Senior Vice Provost for Instructional Programs
North Carolina State University
Jeffrey K.
Coleman
Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
Framingham State University (MA)
Leslie A.
Cornick
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
California State University Chico
Camille M.
Davidson
President and Dean
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Wartyna L.
Davis
Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
William Paterson University (NJ)
Pernella Rowena
Deams
Senior Vice President for Student Life and Success/UNCF Transformation Officer
Talladega College (AL)
Terence L.
Finley
Vice President of Business & Financial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
Harris-Stowe State University (MO)
Tomas
Gomez-Arias
Dean, Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration
California State University, San Bernardino
Sancha
Gray
Senior Vice President and Interim Dean of College of Education China Campus
Kean University (NJ)
Jessica C.
Harris
Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Jade
Herman
Chief of Staff
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Yvonne
Hernandez Friedman
Vice President for Student Affairs
Coastal Carolina University (SC)
Jason
Irizarry
Dean, Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
Latoya
Jenkins
Vice President of Enrollment Management of Student Experience
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Camille S.
Johnson
Dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Cherisse
Jones-Branch
Dean, Graduate School and Professor of History
Arkansas State University
Rose Elena
McAuliffe
Vice President, Business and Finance / Chief Financial Officer
California State University, Stanislaus
Radha
Pyati
Chancellor and Dean
Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus
Britt
Rios-Ellis
President
California State University, Stanislaus
Anastasia
Rodriguez
Vice President of Administration and Finance
Rhode Island College
Vicki
Roman-Lagunas
Associate Vice President for Regional Academic Affairs, RCOE
Indiana University Northwest
Dana A.
Thompson
Emeritus Member, Board of Governors
Wayne State University (MI)
Kimberly A.
White-Smith
Dean, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
University of San Diego (CA)
Robert
Williams
Dean, College of Education and Allied Studies
California State University, East Bay
Jermaine A.
Wright
Vice President for Student Affairs
City University of New York Lehman College
2022-2023 MLI Cohort
Montrese
Adger Fuller
Vice President of Advancement, External Relations, and Marketing
Gordon State College (GA)
Shawn
Baker
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Student Success
Harris-Stowe State University (MO)
Jenelle
Beavers
Vice President for Strategy
Colorado State University
Leonard
Brown
Vice President for Student Affairs
Norfolk State University (VA)
Judi
Clarke
Vice President for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Stony Brooke University (NY)
Ron W.
Darbeau
Chancellor
Penn State Altoona
Shontay
Delalue
Senior Vice President/Senior Diversity Officer
Dartmouth College (NH)
Beverly
Downing
Associate Provost
Huston-Tillotson University (TX)
Joy J.
Goto
Interim Dean, Division of Research and Graduate Studies
California State University, Fresno
Diane
Gu
Interim Executive Director, Development
University of California, Los Angeles
G. Duncan
Harris
Chief Executive Officer
Capital Community College (CT)
Melissa Jackson
Holloway
General Counsel and Vice Chancellor of Legal, Risk, and Compliance
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Derek
Lopez
Associate Vice President of Operations and Advancement
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Wendy
Ng
Dean, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
California State University, East Bay
Paz M.
Olivérez
Vice President for Student Affairs
California State University, San Bernardino
Birgit
Puschner
Dean and Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
Marie-Michelle
Rosemond
Vice President for Student Engagement and Success
Georgia Gwinnett College
Laura
Rosenbury
Dean, Levin College of Law
University of Florida
Rito
Silva
Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Affairs
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bernadette S.
Tiapo
Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Marcel
Vernon, Sr.
Chief Financial Officer
University of New Hampshire
Ronald
Williams
Chief of Staff
Columbus State University (GA)
2021-2022 MLI Cohort
Erika
Allen
Director of College Advancement & Foundation Executive Director
College of Southern Idaho
Tachelle
Banks
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation & Initiatives, Professor & Associate Dean, Faculty & External Affairs
Cleveland State University (OH)
LeManuel
Bitsóí
Associate Vice President for Diversity Affairs
Brandeis University (MA)
Shelby
Boseman
Chief Legal Officer
The University of Texas at Arlington
Dawn
Bratsch-Prince
Associate Provost for Faculty, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Iowa State University
Gary
Brown
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Elizabeth City State University (NC)
Terrence
Cheng
Former Chancellor
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System
Claudia
Ford
Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Interim Associate Vice President Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
State University of New York College at Potsdam
Tracey
Ford
Vice Provost and Dean Division of Student Affairs
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Xuanning
Fu
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
California State University, Fresno
Mari
Fuentes-Martin
Vice President of Student Success and Engagement
San Jose State University (CA)
Cheryl
Gittens
Associate Vice Provost, Faculty and Staff Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Clay
Gloster
Vice Provost for Graduate Research and Dean of the Graduate College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Anthony
Graham
Chancellor
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Tymon
Graham
Associate Vice President for Student Success & Engagement, Title XI Coordinator
Edward Waters University (FL)
Tobias
Guzmán
Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
University of Northern Colorado
John L.
Hoffman
President
Bemidji State University (MN)
Keith
Johnson
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
East Tennessee State University
Kristie
Kenney
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Talladega College (AL)
Kristalyn
Lee
Vice President for Administration & Liaison to the Board of Trustees
University of Montevallo (AL)
Malisa
Lee
Vice Provost of Enrollment Management
University of California, Davis
Denise
McDowell
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life
Winona State University (MN)
Creshema
Murray
Chief of Staff
Morehouse School of Medicine (GA)
Monica
Porter
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs & Diversity, Dean of Students
Indiana University South Bend
Louie
Rodriguez
Interim Dean and Professor
University of California Riverside
Stephanie
Shonekan
Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
University of Maryland
Reginald
Stewart
Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Chapman University
Roger
Thompson
Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
University of Oregon
Irem
Tumer
Vice President for Research
Oregon State University
Ann Marie
VanDerZanden
Associate Provost for Academic Programs
Iowa State University
Julian
Vasquez Heilig
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Western Michigan University
Jeanine
Ward-Roof
Vice President for Student Affairs
Ferris State University (MI)
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