6 Areas of Executive Leadership Training

Presidential Executive Training & Certification

What do effective presidents need to know and what practices must be consistently performed for an enduring and distinguished legacy? This training will focus on executive skills, institutional oversight practices, board governance, and excellence in professional and personal development.

FUTURE DATES

• October 1-2 – Fall 2026 – Presidents Conference
• February 24-26 – 2027 Annual Meeting

Academic Leaders Executive Training & Certification

The chief academic officer (CAO) bears an unsurpassed responsibility for the flourishing and mission fulfillment of the institution.  Clarify your roles and responsibilities and sharpen the edge of your leadership through the engagement with distinguished academic leaders.

FUTURE DATES

• September 29-30 – Fall 2026 – Academic Leaders Conference
• October 22-23– Fall 2026 – Institutional Assessment Conference
• February 24-26 – 2027 Annual Meeting

Advancement Leaders Executive Training & Certification

Can anything match the challenge, the pressure, and the potential of resource development for institutions of biblical higher education? The greater the vision, the greater the need, and courageous fundraisers step into the gap to see dreams come true.

FUTURE DATES

• September 22-23 – Fall 2026 – Advancement Leaders Conference
• February 24-26 – 2027 Annual Meeting

Enrollment Leaders Executive Training & Certification

Without an effective strategy for growing enrollment, an institution’s future is threatened, viability is questioned & mission fulfillment is fading. Learn how to develop an effective plan and execute the block and tackle functions that growing institutions consistently make happen.

FUTURE DATES

• October 6-8 – Fall 2026 – Enrollment & Marketing Leaders Conference [On-Site ONLY]
• February 24-26 – 2027 Annual Meeting

Student Development Leaders Executive Training & Certification

What are the gifts and graces, skills and competencies that mark a distinguished student development officer? Explore the diverse range of responsibilities and learn from veteran campus leaders how to create and nurture a thriving campus culture.

FUTURE DATES

• November 3-4 – Fall 2026 Student Development Leaders Conference
• November 5 – Fall 2026 Campus Safety and Security Conference (Virtual Only)
• February 24-26 – 2027 Annual Meeting

Financial Leaders Executive Training & Certification

• TBD – Spring 2027 Financial Leaders Conference
• April 8-9 – Spring 2027 Financial AID Leaders Conference
• February 24-26 – 2027 Annual Meeting

Strong institutions are served by astute financial leaders who both accurately manage the financial operations of the organization and provide keen foresight for the financial planning of institutional leaders.

Certification Enrollment

• $100