About the academy

The Academy's Mission

The Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership develops forward-thinking leaders who expand their personal leadership capacity while driving innovation and transformational change in higher education.

Why was The Academy Created?

The Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership is designed to fill the void for transformative leaders in higher education. It is the premier training ground for those who aspire to senior leadership positions and those who want to lead organizational change at colleges and universities in the future.

What Makes The Academy Different?

The Academy focuses on both who you are as a leader and what you do as a leader. Our program integrates personal leadership development with the practice of innovation. Fellows learn to:

• Strengthen self-awareness and leadership presence
• Lead with clarity, purpose, and adaptability
• Design and implement innovative solutions
• Translate ideas into action and scale impact

We embed design thinking and reflective practice throughout the experience, ensuring fellows build the capacities to not only generate new ideas but also grow into the leaders who can lead transformation over time.