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Resources

Title Institution Length In-person or Online Cost Sample Topics Notes Audience
Women in Leadership: Strength, Authenticity, Impact SMU Cox School of Business Three days Online (live) $4,195 DEI, Networking, Executive Presence Leaders with 5+ years experience managing people and/or projects and identifying and working through leadership challenges and opportunities faced by managers in a corporate, public sector, entrepreneurial, or non-profit environment
Stand Apart: Women in Leadership Certificate from Cornell University eCornell Five courses Online $3,000 - $7,000 Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Resistance, Negotiating, Feedback, Work-Life Balance This is a certificate program. Leaders who wish to focus on both women's leadership research and personal leadership skills
Executive Women in Leadership eCornell Five courses Online $2,520 (regularly $3,600) Power, Executive Presence, Negotiation, Networking, Strategic Leadership Women leaders in mid- to senior-level positions (10+ years of work experience) and male leaders seeking to better understand gender dynamics in their organizations
HERS Leadership Institute Higher Education Resource Services Multiple Online (12 staggered weeks) or Intensive (9 consecutive days) $8,499 Self-assessments, Institutional Awareness, Networking, Capstone Project There is also a weekend option (four staggered weekends in Boston); interested individuals need to apply and be selected for this program. Faculty and staff who generally hold mid-to-senior level positions in higher education and have a desire to emerge as more dynamic leaders
Transformational Leadership Certificate UT Dallas Four courses (three semester hours each) Online $10,800 Transformational Leadership and Concepts (EI, Communication, etc.), Neuropsychology, Strategic Leadership This is an academic program. Students must apply (application form, essay, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc) and be selected for the program. Executives, managers, human resources professionals, organizational and leadership development professionals, trainers, consultants, aspiring leaders
Women's Leadership Institute NASPA and ACUI In-person Unknown Focus on leading in unique campus environments Cost and length will be udpated closer to the event date. Women seeking to become leaders in higher education administration and student affairs
ACE Fellows Program American Council on Education Meetings and retreats for one academic year, one semester, or flexible periodic visits In-person $16,000 (paid by nominating and placement institutions); $8,000 for semester placement; $10,000 professional development budget Mentorship and exeperiential learning to take positions in higher ed institutions Individuals are nominated by the president of their institutions. This program is known to be expensive, competitive, and a significant time commitment. This opportunity is designed for those with a record of leadership in an institution-wide context. Successful candidates have held positions such as vice president, dean, department chair, or program director; others have served as unit leaders in student affairs, advancement, or admissions or as chief financial offers, chief diversity officers, and chiefs of staff. This is also open to senior faculty who have successfully chaired a major committee or faculty senate are also eligible to apply.
Navigating Your Career Growth: A Bootcamp for Women Leaders in Higher Education Academic Impressions Six sessions Online $2,845 ($3,095 for non AI memebrs) Identifying Strengths, Skills Assessments, Networking, Authenticity Leaders in a wide range of departments and positions; highly beneficial for women already leading in higher education and looking to advance their leadership and influence
Conflict Management: A Practical Workshop for Leaders Academic Impressions One session (two hours) Online $495 (Free for AI members) Conflict Strategy Mapping, Action Planning Women’s Leadership: Professional Development for Women and Allies Mid- to upper-level women higher education leaders
Supporting Black Women Leaders by Influencing Organizational Culture Academic Impressions One session (two hours) Online $595 (Free for AI members) Organizational Culture, Support Strategies Higher education leaders committed to increasing the ranks of Black women senior leaders and understanding how organizational culture impacts such efforts
Networking Skills for Women Leaders Academic Impressions One session (90 minutes) Online $495 (Free for AI members) Networking Skills and Strategies Women leaders across all areas of campus, at all levels
Navigating Politics: A Virtual Training for Women in Higher Ed Academic Impressions One session (90 minutes) Online $495 (Free for AI members) Organizational Politics, Power, Overcoming Obstacles, Risk Taking Women at all levels and across all areas of campus looking to develop and pitch new solutions or strive for more influence on their campuses
Charting Your Course as a Woman Chair Academic Impressions One session (90 minutes) Online $495 (Free for AI members) Balancing Worklife, the Department, and the Organization Women chairs and program directors at all levels of experience
Texas Academic Leadership Academy Texas Council of Chief Academic Officers Meetings and online interactions for one year Face-to-face meetings (3) and online sessions - personal mentoring, 360 feedback, and group mentoring $1,000 plus travel to 3 meetings Higher Ed Finance, Diversity, Strategic Planning, 360 Leadership Assessment, Conflict Management Up to three individuals per institution are nominated by the Provost/President. Aspiring academic leaders in Texas public universities
Women in Education Leadership Harvard University In-residence and work in advance Equity, Collaborative Relationships, Negotiation, Navigating Challenges, Social-emotional Framework Dates and costs TBD. Senior leaders across K-12 and higher education
Leadership Women Texas Leadership Women One year One Virtual; 3- 2 1/2 days sessions; 70 contact years; year long $3,000 for tuition and participant is responsible for travel to and from destination Connecting Texas Women Across the State, Professional Networking with Industry Innovators/Leaders, Expand Knowledge Beyond Area of Expertise Women leaders and aspiring leaderr whose primary focus is within the State of Texas
SACUBO Women's Leadership Forum Southern Association of College and University Business Officers Three-day forum In-person $375 (members) and $575 (corporate partner) This is a two-day forum for current and future women leaders in higher education. The program is designed to provide speakers who are experts in topics related to women in leadership positions, high-level executive coaching sessions, interactive group discussions, and networking opportunities to help women position themselves for effective leadership and executive placement. Current and future women leaders in higher education
Executive Women in Leadership Executive Women in Texas Government One-hour mini-courses the second Wednesday of each month from February through October at Carver Library, 1161 Angelina St., Austin In-person Free Varied topics Leaders and aspiring leaders employed by the state of Texas
The Governor's Commission for Women Reccognizes women leaders in Texas
Texas Women Leading Government This opportunity is open to city administrators and managers, but sessions involve advancing women, leadership skills, etc.
Texas Dept. of Information Resources Continuing Education Women in Public Service Leadership Summit Virtual Free Inclusive Leadership, Navigating Barriers, Avoiding Unconscious Bias, Insight to Further Careers in the Public Sector
Texas Women's Leadership Institute Virtual Free Applications are accepted in September with the cohort to start in January.