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Millennium Leadership Initiative – MLI
Preparing The Next Generation of Leaders

June 6-9, 2009 • The Westin Grand Hotel • Washington, D.C.

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) is a premier leadership development program that provides individuals traditionally underrepresented in the highest ranks of higher education the opportunity to develop skills, gain a philosophical overview and build the network needed to advance to the presidency.MLI Class of 2009

MLI was originally conceived by AASCU’s African-American presidents to ensure that the next generation of leaders in higher education reflects the diversity of our nation. The program identifies African-American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islanders in senior-level positions who are interested in career advancement and helps them achieve that goal. MLI, however, accepts all qualified applicants who meet the requirements.

For a decade, MLI has reinforced the vital role that diversity plays in the institutional mission, assisting participants to advance in their careers and helping institutions diversify their executive leadership.





Overview


2009 MLI ProgramOriginally conceived by AASCU’s African-American presidents to ensure that the next generation of leaders in higher education reflects the diversity of our nation, MLI provides promising senior level administrators a focused and rigorous leadership development program.

Download Progam (pdf)



Protégé Selection Process

Criteria for Admission Presidents, chancellors, and chief executive officers are invited to nominate a promising senior administrator from education, government, or the private sector. Applicants must meet the criteria of having attained the level of college or university dean or above, or they have demonstrated equivalent administrative experience to participate in the MLI. All applicants must possess a terminal or other degree generally necessary for the ascendancy to a university presidency.

Protégé Registration Fees

Protégés are required to attend all food functions and sessions. Contact the AASCU office to request an exception.

Registration fee for applicants from AASCU member institutions—$1,800

  • Registration fee for applicants from Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (formerly NASULGC) member institutions—$1,800

  • Registration fee for applicants from Council on Independent Colleges (CIC) member institutions—$1,800

Registration fee for applicants from other institutions—$2,800

Fee includes four-day Institute curriculum materials, meals (three breakfasts, three lunches, three receptions and dinners). Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging at the Institute hotel.

Faculty Registration

No registration fee is required for current, former presidents/chancellors, speakers and other faculty members of the institute.

    Faculty members can be book accommodations directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-228-3000 and referring to AASCU’s 2009 MLI Institute or reserve online by May 4, 2009.

Deadline

Register by Monday, May 1, 2009

    1. Register on-line at aascu.org/mli/
    OR
    2. Fax registration form to 202.478.5493.

Protégé Cancellation

  1. AASCU must receive written cancellation by May 12, in order to receive a refund. A $250 administrative processing fee will be deducted.

  2. Cancellations received after Tuesday, May 12 will incur a $500 administrative processing fee.

  3. Cancellations received after Tuesday May 19 will forfeit the entire registration fee.

  4. Forward written notification of a cancellation to Danita Young at youngd@aascu.org or fax to 202.478.5493.

List of MLI Founders

The MLI experience allows participants to determine if the presidency is a realistic goal and affords them the opportunity to develop skills, gain a philosophical overview and build the network to compete for, and attain, the position of college or university president or chancellor.  MLI reinforces the vital role that diversity plays in the institutional mission and helps diversify the executive team on campuses.

Participants apply to MLI and are admitted through a rigorous selection process administered by a presidential committee.  At the MLI Institute, presidential faculty and other experts offer insights into leadership issues and provide skills training.  Presidents critique participants’ professional development plans and advise them in career counseling sessions.  After the Institute, graduates are assigned a mentor from an extraordinary group of presidents and chancellors who volunteer to serve as sponsors and advocates, to provide career guidance and assist graduates in the next phases of their careers.

Success

In its tenth year, MLI is the premier leadership development program to prepare presidents and chancellors and diversify senior leadership at state colleges and universities. Since the first MLI Class of 1999, 308 individuals have graduated from MLI.  Over a third have advanced significantly in their careers and 42 graduates have become first-time presidents or chancellors.  Some individuals have entered their second presidencies, bringing MLI’s influence to 51 presidencies.  However, success is not measured in presidencies alone.  Career advancements go well beyond those graduates who achieve their first presidency and the value of MLI’s influence in building a diverse senior leadership team on campuses is nationally recognized. 

2009 MLI Institute Program

The MLI Institute attracts a prestigious faculty of presidents and chancellors and experts in the media relations, advancement and fundraising, executive contract negotiation, financial management, accreditation and the executive search process. Protégés experience both theoretical learning as well as practical, hands-on training through media interviews, visits with representatives on Capitol Hill and close interactions with presidents and chancellors.

Program

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Saturday, June 6
   

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MLI Executive Steering Committee
   

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Opening General Session of the Millennium Leadership Institute
   

4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Protégé Now President Presentation—Making the Millennium Leadership Initiative Work for You
   

6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Networking Reception
    6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dinner
The Meaning of Presidential Leadership
Sunday, June 7
   

8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
General Session
The Successful Search—What Every Candidate Should Know

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Workshop
The Successful Search—Interactive Exercises

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Networking Luncheon

1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
General Session
Leadership Assessment— Kolbe A™ Index

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Washington Ballroom General Session
Governance Matters

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
General Session
Presidential Effectiveness— Communicating Your Message

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Reception and Dinner
Monday, June 8
   

8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Workgroups
Negotiating the Executive Contract
Techniques for Media Interviews

10:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
General Session
Financial Management Workshop

1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Luncheon
Institutional Accreditation—An Overview

3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Concurrent Workgroups
Negotiating the Executive Contract
Techniques for Media Interviews

6:30 p.m.
Dinner for MLI Faculty

Free Evening for Protégés
Tuesday, June 9
   

7:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
General Session
Governmental Relations Workshop—Working With Congress

  1. Overview
  2. Protégés Visit Capitol Hill
  3. Working Lunch and Capitol Hill Debriefing

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
General Session
Advancement and Fundraising

2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Consultations with Advisors
This is an opportunity for protégés to consult with presidential advisors and frame a plan for the next steps in achieving their career objectives. Small groups of protégés meet with advisors to discuss their Professional Development Plan and prepare for the mentoring component that follows the Institute.

5 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Closing General Session and Open Forum
Message from the AASCU President

7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Reception and Closing Ceremonial Dinner
Protégé-to-President Presentation: What a Difference MLI Makes

Contacts

Gladys Styles Johnston, Director of MLI and Special Assistant to the President
202.372.6229
johnstong@aascu.org

Danita Young, MLI and Meetings Manager
202.478.4677
youngd@aascu.org

Rosemary Lauth, Director of Meetings
202.478.4689
lauthr@aascu.org