Women's Leadership Institute

Co-produced by members of the Council of Higher Education Management Associations

Dates and Locations

November 27-30, 2012 - Dana Point, California
December 2-5, 2012 - Amelia Island, Florida

Scholarships available - act now!

Apply for a scholarship to attend! The Spelman & Johnson Group have generously funded two scholarships to cover the full registration fee. Complete details are online. 

About the Institute

Join us in Southern California at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel on November 27-30, 2012 or in Florida at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island on December 2-5, 2012.

ACRL is excited to once again collaborate with other higher education associations on the 2012 Women's Leadership Institute.  Be a part of a special program for women seeking to become leaders in higher education administration and student affairs. Coproduced by several higher education associations, this unique program will bring together administrators from across campus functions to help you:

• Hone your leadership skills for working in a rapidly changing environment
• Develop a better understanding of the campus as a workplace and culture
• Share experiences with others about how campuses are adapting and adjusting to new realities
• Create new personal networks and networking skills to better tap the higher education community

Presentations, structured wellness time, and small group discussions will emphasize problem solving strategies for college and university leaders. 

What Participants Have to Say:

• “The workshop was fantastic—well-organized, informative, and thought-provoking—thank you!
• “I loved the fact there is an all-women institute. I appreciated the variety of ages and years of experience in the delegates.
• “What made this conference valuable was the interaction with other participants and personal time to reflect and rejuvenate.
• "This is the best conference I have ever attended."

What You Will Learn:

• To effectively utilize key leadership skills: negotiation, communication, introducing and managing change, developing yourself and others, and creating effective work environment
• To develop your greatest strengths and talents through a highly regarded personal assessment tool
• To recognize and appreciate the roles, responsibilities, and perspectives of a broad range of higher education professionals
• To build relationships and improve goal achievement when working with people from across campus
• To help your institution respond successfully to the unique challenges of today

Who Should Participate:
The program is designed for women who aspire to become senior leaders in higher education. Current responsibilities should include administrative functions that regularly require decision making that affects departmental operations and involves other important relationships on campus.

Tentative Schedule
Day One
5–7 p.m. Registration and hors d' oeuvres reception
7–9 p.m. Keynote speaker

Day Two
7–8:30 a.m. Early morning activities: Journaling
8:30–9:15 a.m. Continental breakfast
9:15–9:30 a.m. Community review
9:30–11:15 a.m. Leadership Plenary: Reclaiming Power and Influence
11:15–11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Educational Block 1
1–2 p.m. Lunch
2–5 p.m. Structured wellness time
6–7 p.m. Dinner
7–9 p.m. Plenary Session: Advice from Women of Power and Influence

Day Three
7–8:30 a.m. Early morning activities
8:30–9:15 a.m. Continental breakfast
9:15–9:30 a.m. Community review
9:30–11 a.m. Educational Block 2
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch by functional area
12:30–2 p.m. Educational Block 3
2–5:30 p.m. Wellness time
5:30–8 p.m. Dinner on own
8–10 p.m. Evening activity (ocean view s'mores)

Day Four
7–8 a.m. Early morning activities: Beach walk/run
8–9 a.m. Coffee and packing
9–11 a.m. Closing Keynote
11 a.m. Brunch before departing

Learning Outcomes

• A stronger community of practice among women in the college and university environment
• Personal and professional growth through reflection and both general and concurrent sessions
• Team-building and leadership development
• Empowerment for women to pursue higher level positions in their respective fields

Registration Fees

How to Register

Dana Point, California program - registration materials
Amelia Island, Florida program - registration materials

Lodging and Transporation

Dana Point, California program - lodging and transportation
Amelia Island, Florida program - lodging and transportation

Questions

Contact Margot Conahan at mconahan@ala.org; or call 312-280-2522.