The Chair Academy
Worldwide Leadership Development in Higher Education
What the Academy Offers Participants
Residential Training
Two week-long residential training seminars, one year apart.
Individual Development
Create a development plan to identify performance and leadership goals
Mentoring and Coaching
Receive ongoing support from an Academy coach and a mentor of your choosing
Reflection and Journaling
Gives time and space to progress toward achieving individual leadership goals.
360 Assessment
Assessments are taken by yourself and peers to show your growth
Case Studies
Case studies are used to provide real-life situational training
Community
Our programs use team building and group discussions
Experienced Facilitators
Our program facilitators are working educators at all levels
The Academy and Covid
The Academy goal is to present our programs in a face to face format. We are closely monitoring all state, and national safety reports. We are prepared to switch to a virtual format if travel restrictions occur. We will notify all participants if there is a format change. All 2023 programs will proceed as planned.
Case for Funding/Attending
The Chair Academy's Leadership Development Programs are the “must-attend” opportunity for emerging leaders! We understand budgets for professional development can be tight, and it might be difficult to get the funding you need to attend trainings and events that equip you with best practices, new skills, and relevant strategies. All of these resources are valuable and necessary for building leadership capacity.....so you are more effective in your role and with your responsibilities.
Let us help you make a case for funding. Simply download this Word document and customize it for your organization. Then, forward to your supervisor, district leader, or President.
What Participants
are Saying
Conference/Academy Programs
We asked for your feedback.
Here is what you said...
The depth and breadth of the [Chair Academy’s] Advance Program greatly exceeded my expectations. It was by far the best leadership development program I’ve ever attended.
Department Chair Mesa Community College, Mesa, ArizonaI had a chance to attend the Foundation Program several years ago. While I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the Advance Program, it helped rekindle my interest in being the leader I know I can be.
Program Director Suffolk County Community College, Suffolk, New YorkI have been to workshops and left wondering what I really learned, as if to check off a box for my organization. The Chair Academy Foundation Academy was not like that. I feel energized and inspired. I have found my voice and feel better prepared with relevant and practical best practices.
Program Director Victoria University, Melbourne, AustraliaI’ve . . . never had the benefit of any formal leadership training. The Advance Program came along just at the right time to allow me to find and refine my leadership voice . . . I only wish I’d discovered it 10 years ago.
Vice-President Chippewa Valley Technical College, Madison, WisconsinThe best leadership program I have experienced in 20 years. I feel empowered and will aspire to the ideals of good leadership practices. This understanding of authentic and transformative leadership makes for better followers.
DeanBritish Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaI have to start by saying that in the past year I feel like I got my life back. I have had a number of epiphanies, which is good because it makes me feel like I am actually learning and growing. I have very much enjoyed the mentorship portion of this program, as it has been extremely valuable in my professional development.
Associate Dean British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaUpcoming Foundation and Advanced Academies
REGISTRATION FOR 2024 OPEN!
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Alberta 24-25
Foundation Program
Session 1: June 10-14, 2024
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
IN-PERSON DELIVERY
New Jersey 24-25
Foundation Program
Session 1: June 3-7, 2024
Atlantic City, NJ
IN-PERSON DELIVERY
WLDI 24-25
Foundation Program
Session 1: June 3-7, 2024
Wisconsin Dells, WI
IN-PERSON DELIVERY
Illinois 24-25
Foundation Program
Session 1: June 10-14, 2024
Champaign, IL
IN-PERSON DELIVERY
Luoma 24-25
Foundation Program
Session 1: July 15-19, 2024
Chaska, MN
MNSCU PARTICIPANTS ONLY
Florida 24-25
Foundation Program
Session 1: October 7-11, 2024
Palm Beach, FL
IN-PERSON DELIVERY
Ontario 24-25
Foundation Program
Session 1: October 21-25, 2024
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
IN-PERSON DELIVERY
Best professional development experience I have ever been a part of. I fell in love with my job again.
Program Director Victoria Polytechnic, Melbourne, Australia