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June 12-15, 2010 • Washington, D.C.

Call for Nominations Open

2010 Call for Nominations is now open. Download form (pdf)

Senior Administrators

Act now to expand your skill set, whether advancing to the presidency or to simply further develop skills and experiences.

Presidents/Chancellors, and Chief Executive Officers

Now is the time to nominate senior administrators for consideration by the selection committee. MLI graduates  gain a clearer understanding of the presidency and are better prepared to develop a sound career advancement plan.

News
Congratulations to the following protégés on career advancements


Raynard KingtonRaynard S. Kington, President, Grinnell College (Class 2007) – Read news release
Watch Raynard S. Kington video acceptance

 

 

Michael BattleMichael Battle, Ambassador, U.S. Mission to the African Union (Class 2002) – Read biography

 

 

 

Keith MillerKeith T. Miller (Class of 2000) – Read news release (pdf)

 

 

 

Kevin McDonaldKevin McDonald (Class of 2009) – Read news release (pdf)

 

 

 

Ron RochonRon Rochon (Class of 2009) – Read news release (pdf)

 

 

 

Elmira MangumElmira Mangum (Class of 1999) – Read news release (pdf)

 

 

 

Photo Gallery

View photos from the recent Annual Meeting in San Antonio.

MLI Reception
at Annual Meeting 2009
MLI Executive Steering Committee 2009
MLI Business Meeting
at Annual Meeting 2009

Overview

The purpose of he Millenium Leadership Initiative (MLI) is to prepare, enhance and advance the prospect for qualified candidates, who have progressed in their professional careers, to compete successfully, for positions of President or Chancellor at Universities or Colleges, public or private. Historically the MLI was established to assist individuals (largely African Americans, other minorities and women) who derived from groups seriously underrepresented at these exclusive leadership levels. Due to rapidly shifting demographics in higher education, there was a clear need to bring the diversity within this critical leadership level, into correspondence with the changing diversity of the student population within the nation. As a consequence of a decade of success in meeting this challenge, the MLI continues to maintain its historical preferences while accepting any qualified candidates.

Protégé Selection Process

An applicant for admission to the MLI Institute must be nominated by a President, Chancellor or a Chief Executive Officer from education, government, or the private sector. Qualified applicants must possess a terminal degree and must have reached the administrative level of Dean in the academy or provide proof of equivalent administrative experience from the government or the private sector. 

Protégé Registration Fees

Registration fee for applicants from AASCU member institutions—$1,600

  • Registration fee for applicants from Association of Public and Land-grant Universities member institutions—$1,600

  • Registration fee for applicants from Council on Independent Colleges (CIC) member institutions—$1,600

Registration fee for applicants from other institutions—$2,600

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.

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Faculty Registration

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

    Faculty members can book accommodations directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-228-3000 and referring to AASCU’s 2010 MLI Institute or reserve online by May 13, 2010.

Registration Information and Deadline

Register by Monday, April 26, 2010

Protégé Cancellation

  1. AASCU must receive written cancellation by May 13, in order to receive a refund. A $250 administrative processing fee will be deducted.

  2. Cancellations received after Thursday, May 13 will incur a $500 administrative processing fee.

  3. Cancellations received after Thursday, May 20 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.

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The MLI Experience

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 the Institute and are admitted through a rigorous selection process administered by a Selection Committee composed exclusively of presidents and chancellors. 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

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, 338 individuals have graduated from MLI.  Over a third have advanced significantly in their careers and 44 graduates have become first-time presidents or chancellors.  Some individuals have entered their second presidencies, bringing MLI’s influence to 53 presidencies.  However, success is not measured in presidencies alone.  Career advancements go well beyond those graduates who achieve their first presidency. The MLI Institute provides a broader pool of diverse, qualified candidates who can compete for senior executive level positions of the nations higher education academy and the value of MLI’s influence in building a diverse senior leadership team on campuses is nationally recognized. 

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Contacts

Gladys Styles Johnston, Director of Millenium Leadership Initiative and Assistant to the AASCU President
202.372.6229
johnstong@aascu.org

Danita Young, Program Manager, Millenium Leadership Initiative and Meetings Office
202.478.4677
youngd@aascu.org

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