Workshop Dates Location
October 14-15, 2024 (FULL COHORT)

March 24-25, 2025

In Person, Washington, DC

In Person, Washington, DC

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March 24-25, 2025 in Washington, DC

Mastering the Presidential Search Process is a two-day, hands-on program designed to provide the tools necessary for success at every stage of the presidential search process.

Senior executive leaders currently holding a position of Dean or higher at any two-year or four-year institution are invited to apply. Applicants from member institutions of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) are eligible for discounted program fees.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS TO INCLUDE:

  • Receive resume and cover letter feedback from search consultants and colleagues
  • Engage in mock interviews with feedback from search consultants and colleagues
  • Refine presentation skills required for searching for a presidency
  • Learn from recently appointed college and university presidents about their journeys to the presidency
  • Discuss post-search negotiation to smooth your transition
Day 1
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:15 – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
2:30 – 4:45 p.m.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Breakfast & Workshop Overview
Plenary Presentations
Lunch
Panel Presentation
Breakout Sessions
Networking Reception
Day 2
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
9:45 – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Breakfast Plenary
Panel Presentations
Lunch
Mock Interviews
Wrap up and Adjournment

MASTERING THE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH PROCESS APPLICATION

PROGRAM FEES:
$2950 Standard Fee

Special pricing for AALI, AASCU, and CIC Members

Program fees will be due after acceptance into the program.

Click here to contact us with questions about this program or email Dr. Tara M. Hart at tara@aali.org.

FEATURED PRESENTERS 

Javier Cevallos
Javier CevallosPresident, American Academic Leadership Institute
L. Jay Lemons
L. Jay LemonsPresident, Academic Search
Shawn Hartman
Shawn HartmanSenior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Academic Search
Pamela M. Balch
Pamela M. BalchSenior Consultant, Academic Search
Maya R. Kirkhope
Maya R. KirkhopeVice President for Consulting Services, Senior Consultant, and Senior Executive Coach, Academic Search
Eric Richtmyer
Eric RichtmyerSenior Consultant, Academic Search
Kate Conway-Turner
Kate Conway-TurnerPresident in Residence, American Academic Leadership Institute
Jann L. Joseph
Jann L. JosephPresident, Georgia Gwinnett College
Ron K. Patterson
Ron K. PattersonPresident, Chadron State College

The American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI) is a leading nonprofit organization that offers leadership identification, development, and support programs for administrators at all levels at public and independent colleges and universities through our partnerships with American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC).

Academic Search is an executive search firm dedicated to serving higher education institutions and is the wholly-owned subsidiary of AALI, making it the only national search firm with a formal relationship to a premier leadership development institute.

Together, AALI and Academic Search are dedicated to delivering professional development programs to educators to enhance their leadership potential.