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.

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...

 

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

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, Arizona

I 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 York

I 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, Australia

I’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, Wisconsin

The 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, Canada

I 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, Canada

Upcoming Foundation and Advanced Academies

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Florida 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: January 27-31, 2025
Palm Beach, FL
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

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Canada 25-26

Advanced Program
Part 1: March 2025
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


Arizona 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: March 31 - April 4, 2025
Tempe, AZ
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

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British Columbia 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: April 25 - May 2, 2025
Squamish, BC, Canada
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

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Alberta 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: June 2-6, 2025*
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


WLDI 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: June 2-6, 2025*
Wisconsin Dells, WI
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


NELDI 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: June 2-6, 2025*
Pittsfield, MA
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


Illinois 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: June 2-6, 2025
Champaign, IL
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


Texas 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: June 23-27, 2025
Hurst, TX
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


Colorado 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: June/July 2025
Location TBD
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


Miami-Dade 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: July 2025
Miami, FL
CLOSED PROGRAM
IN-PERSON DELIVERY

COMING SOON


July Virtual 25-26

Foundation Program
Session 1: July 2025
VIRTUAL DELIVERY


COMING SOON