2024 Leadership Educators Institute
Division/Group Events Student Success Student Leadership Programs
December 9 - December 11, 2024 Philadelphia, PA
A partnership between NASPA, ACPA-College Student Educators International, and the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP), LEI provides a unique opportunity for all professional levels within our field to engage in critical dialogue to promote positive sustainable change on their campuses.
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About
Leadership is an integral competency for our profession. The leadership development of students is an important and ongoing process that requires commitment from both students and staff. Student affairs professionals and other university administrators play an essential role in coordinating, shaping, and evaluating the leadership development of students by designing leadership courses and programs, creating co-curricular opportunities, and utilizing emerging technologies. The Leadership Educators Institute (LEI) has a rich history of convening professionals committed to leadership development for nearly 17 years.
A partnership between NASPA, ACPA-College Student Educators International, and the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP), LEI provides a unique opportunity for all professional levels within our field to engage in critical dialogue to promote positive sustainable change on their campuses.
The Leadership Educators Institute creates a space for student affairs administrators, scholars, and practitioners to discuss and advance current leadership topics, such as:
- Modern leadership theories and models including new research, applications, and critical perspectives
- Innovative and inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and strategies for leadership studies courses
- Assessment and evaluation of leadership programs, student development, and learning outcomes
- Future directions in leadership education and development based on widely-used studies and standards such as the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership, CAS, and ILA Guiding Questions
- Unique co-curricluar program models and high-impact practices including those with cohort and multi-year engagement, distance and online learning, service-learning, mentoring, and global experiences
- Strategy and management of leadership program operations including staff training, funding, and partnerships
- Intersectional and interdisciplinary approaches to leadership education
Continuing Education
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
NASPA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5120. Programs that do not quality for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Click here for more information on Continuing Education and frequently asked questions.
If you have questions about Continuing Education, please contact Teri Gillmor at tgillmor@naspa.org.
Venue
Housing Pirates
Beware of housing pirates! We have received a small amount of reports of emails being sent to participants, exhibitors, and members offering lower hotel rates. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is the only official hotel conference block for LEI, and the conference registration site is the ONLY site that you should use to book your hotel room.
Sponsors
The Leadership Educators Institute provides an opportunity for leadership practitioners and scholars to engage in active learning and dialogue to assist with program and leadership course development.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Click the button below to learn more. Questions? Contact Fred Comparato at FComparato@naspa.org.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
Registration
Registration is Now Open!
For NASPA Members
Registration is based on NASPA individual membership status.
- If you are employed by a college or university that is an institutional member, you can join as an individual member at the $80 rate. This gives you the conference registration and a year of membership for less than the non-member registration fee.
- If your institution is NOT a member, then you will need to join at the associate affiliate rate of $250 and then you can pay the individual member rate for conference registration. Visit the Membership section of the NASPA website to learn about membership types.
For ACPA Members
Registration is based on ACPA individual membership status.
For NCLP Members
Registration is based on NCLP membership status.
Registration Fees |
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| Pre-Early Registration Deadline of 6/14/2024 |
Early Registration Deadline of 9/9/2024 |
Regular Registration |
Late Registration after 11/11/2024 |
| Member | |||
| $465 | $485 | $565 | $640 |
| Non-member | |||
| $665 | $685 | $765 | $840 |
| Student Member | |||
| $175 | $185 | $230 | $300 |
| Student Non-member | |||
| $275 | $285 | $330 | $400 |
| Pre-Institution Workshop | |||
| $75 | $75 | $95 |
$140 |
Questions/Help
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General Event/NASPA Questions: Virginia Sandoval |
ACPA Questions: Brian Hopkins |
NCLP Questions: Courtney Holder |
Policies
Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing by September 9, 2024 less a $50.00 processing fee. In addition, a processing fee of $50.00 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined.
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
Speakers
Pre-Institute Workshops
Monday, December 9, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Basics of Student Leadership in Higher Education
This 3-hour session will provide a nuts-and-bolts understanding of most widely-used theories and concepts in student leadership development. The presenters (scholar-practitioners and representatives from ACPA, NASPA, and NCLP) will introduce participants to college student leadership education and provide a foundational toolkit to successfully engage in leadership work. We recommend this session for professionals (at any level) that are recently entering the world of student leadership learning and development.
Presenters:
Kristina Clement, PhD
Associate Dean of Students/Director, Center for Student Engagement, Georgia Tech
Brittany Devies, PhD
Program Manager, Leadership Studies and Development, University of Maryland, College Park
Derrick Raphael Pacheco, M.S.
Graduate Assistant, Leadership Learning Research Center & Ph.D. Candidate in Higher Education, Florida State University
Transforming Leadership Learning through Intentional Pedagogy
Join The Role of Leadership Educators: Transforming Learning co-authors Dr. Kathy Guthrie and Dr. Dan Jenkins for this exciting and experiential pre-institute workshop! During our time together, we will focus on the importance of learner-centric program development. First, we will introduce the Leadership Learning Framework and provide instructional and assessment strategies with the learner in mind. Then, we will demonstrate how a variety of pedagogies such as discussion, reflection, feedback, team-based learning, AI, and art may be intentionally integrated through this framework in co-curricular and curricular contexts. Expect to participate in train-the-trainer style pedagogy demonstrations, learn about and share leadership educator professional development resources, and leave with transformational and implementable skills, tools, and programming you can bring back to your campuses.
Presenters:
Dan Jenkins, PhD
Professor of Leadership & Organizational Studies, University of Southern Maine
Kathy Guthrie, PhD
Professor of Higher Education, Florida State University
Strategies for Cultivating an Anti-Racist Leadership Education Community
This interactive session features strategies from the recently published book 'Moving Towards Action: Centering Anti-Racism in Leadership Learning,' edited by Beatty and Manning-Ouellette. The institute will discuss key insights from the text chapters, focusing on integrating anti-racist principles into leadership education. The discussion will delve into theoretical and conceptual considerations, innovative research practices, and actionable strategies for fostering inclusivity and enhancing leadership development within higher education. Attendees will leave equipped with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and influence the future of anti-racist leadership education effectively. In an era where student activists often bear the primary burden of advocating for change, leadership educators play a pivotal role in guiding institutions toward more inclusive and equitable practices. Drawing from a combined 25+ years of experience in identity-based leadership education and in student affairs, the presenters of this session will explore the tempered radical approach for advancing racial justice in the context of leadership education.
Presenters:
Cameron C. Beatty, PhD
Associate Professor, Florida State University
Amber Manning-Ouellette, PhD
Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University
Schedule
The schedule has been designed to provide participants with interactive and engaging programming, opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated. Session times are listed in Eastern Time. Please note: the schedule is subject to change based on presenter availability.
December 9 - December 11, 2024
December 9, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-Institute Workshops
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote
- 2:35 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Concurrent Sessions I
- 3:55 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Concurrent Sessions II
- 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions III
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Opening Reception (Light Fare Provided)
December 10, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
- 8:00 am. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Provided
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions IV
- 10:20 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Roundtable Sessions I
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- 10:20 a.m. – 10:50 p.m. Learning Labs Session I // 11:10 a.m. – 11:40 p.m. Learning Labs Session II
- 11:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Lunch (On Your Own)
- 1:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Keynote
- 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Roundtable Discussions and Featured Sessions
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- 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions V
- 5:05 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions VI
- 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Dialogues (optional)
December 11, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Open
- 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Provided
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Closing Keynote
- 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions VII
- 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions VIII
Susan R. Komives Collaborative Leadership Award
Started in 2022, The Susan R. Komives Collaborative Leadership Award is given every two years to a leadership educator who demonstrates excellence through collaborative leadership. Recipients will show evidence of collective work across campus, state, regional, or international contexts that advances leadership education. This award is coordinated by the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs and aims to recognize those who serve as connectors, conveners, and collaborators in the field.
Nomination and Selection Process
Leadership education professionals at any career level and in any role are eligible for this award. Nominees may be considered for up to two award cycles. Nominators may update the submission materials to be considered again.
To be considered for the award, individuals need to be nominated by someone or self-nominated with a letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications and work that is in line with the award’s purpose. Nominators or nominees will also submit two supporting letters and the resume/CV of the nominee. Applications will be reviewed by the LEI Planning Committee including representatives from NCLP, ACPA, and NASPA following a rubric outlining award criteria.
Awardee Criteria
Awardees will demonstrate the following:
- Active networking and community building across and beyond the field of leadership education
- Convening of groups to advance leadership education
- Investing in the development of other leadership educators
- Execution of collaborative projects related to leadership education on their campuses and/or across institutions/organizations
Award Package
The bi-annual awardee will receive: a scholarship covering the Leadership Educators Institute (LEI) registration fee for the award year; up to $500 to be applied towards the awardee’s lodging at LEI hotel; and recognition at the next LEI.
2024 Award Nominations and Timeline
- Applications Open: Early June (June 10, 2024)
- Applications Close: Mid July (July 10, 2024)
- Application Review & Selection Period: August
- Awardee Notified: Late August / Early September
- Award Presented: Mid-December at the Leadership Educators Institute (Dec 9-11, 2024)