Approximately 40 participants from independent colleges and universities will be selected for the program, which is intended for individuals whose next position most likely would be a cabinet position in academic affairs, student affairs, finance and administration, enrollment management, or advancement and who would like to advance in responsibilities in college administration.
A participant’s current position may be assistant or associate provost, assistant or associate vice president, academic dean, assistant or associate dean, academic division chair, or administrative director. Under certain circumstances, general counsels and faculty senate chairs may be included as well.
Individuals who wish to participate should ask the president, provost, or a vice president of their current institution to submit the nomination.
To submit a nomination, please refer to the brochure and online nomination form.
The nomination packet is due by
Friday, February 18, 2022, 5:00 p.m. EST. Selection of participants will be announced by March 18, 2022.
At first I was disappointed that my Senior Leadership Academy year happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then I realized it was a gift in disguise. Being able to connect with my SLA cohort, my working group, and our mentors was a bright light in the very difficult pandemic year. I looked forward to stepping away from my regular duties and reconnecting with my reasons for coming to higher education in the first place. It also was inspiring to learn about the work of other cohort members—to hear that others were facing the same difficulties and that together we could come up with viable solutions….We taught each other and encouraged each other through questions, challenges, and doubt, right into the next levels of success.”—Tarshia L. Stanley, SLA 2020–2021, Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences, St. Catherine University