A global learning experience, individually tailored to enhance leadership and senior management skills required by incoming and emerging Leaders. 

Join us in this unique Seminar that provides peer-to-peer learning and valuable insights from current and former university Presidents as well as higher education experts from around the world!

‣ Selective program for newly designated presidents, emerging Presidents and / or Presidents who are in their first or second year in office.

‣ Small cohort of up to 15 participants.

‣ Hybrid, intensive format, involving pre-session work, face to face group sessions, individual consultations, and long-distance work the semester after attending this program.

‣ Expert advice and involvement of the broad IAUP network.

‣ Select speakers from partner organizations that cover specialized themes.

‣ Focus on knowledge and skills associated with successful Presidencies. Use of best practices, case studies, and individual projects.

* Language of delivery: English.

 

The program is crafted to produce the following outcomes in an accelerated manner, sensible to the time constraints of presidents in the early stages of their tenure:

▪︎ Gain an insight and understanding of the trends and key issues affecting leadership in higher education globally, and assess the strategic implications of these in their respective universities.

▪︎ Strengthen and polish the leadership skills of presidential participants through close interaction with and advice from seasoned mentors.

▪︎ Align strengths and expertise with institutional plans and opportunities. 

▪︎ Design and / or finesse a high performance team that complements the leadership style of presidential participants and potentially increases their overall impact and effectiveness.

▪︎ Establish the necessary leadership network to embark on a successful presidency.

  • The Nature of the Presidency & Senior Leadership in Higher Education: Achieving Purpose and Impact
  • Institutional Mission, Vision, and Planning
  • Governance of Colleges and Universities
  • Focusing on Student Development and Success
  • Digital Transformation in Higher Education
  • Putting Internationalization Front and Center
  • Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Rankings
  • Innovation in the Post Pandemic Era 
  • Crisis Management
  • Implementing UN SDGs: Sustainability
  • Institutional Advancement and Diversified Revenue Streams
  • Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Interacting with External and Internal Constituents
  • Developing Future Leaders and Succession Planning