AAUA Professional Development Programs for College and University Administrators
Through programs and events, Professional Development is part of AAUA’s mission to improve the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions of individuals engaged in the administration of higher education. We provide a variety of professional development opportunities, including webinars, podcasts, conferences, training programs, and mentoring programs. Customized programs are available when demand warrants.
Conferences
The American Association of University Administrators will have its National Conference on October 14-16, 2024, in Indianapolis. A variety of workshops and special sessions will be available. For more information go to Conference.
Podcasts and Webinars
AAUA has recently begun offering webinars and a new monthly podcast series titled The Next Frontier Reimaging Higher Education. This is a thought-provoking podcast series that explores the future of higher education. We’ll delve into the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today and discuss innovative solutions that are transforming the way we learn and teach. The series is a production of the American Association of University Administrators and hosted by Dr. Lynn Burks and Dr. Sandra Affenito.
Partner Training
Academic Impressions has partnered with AAUA to offer its professional development inventory to our members at a discount. Academic Impressions is a company that focuses solely on providing leadership, personal development, and skills-based training opportunities to faculty and staff in higher education. To learn more go to Partner.
Customized Programs
DEPARTMENT CHAIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The AAUA program for the professional development of academic department chairpersons can be delivered for chairs on a single campus or to multiple cooperating institutions. The program involves a one- or two-day onsite workshop followed by online support. Typically, arrangements for the Department Chair Professional Development Program is contracted between AAUA and a sponsoring college or university.
CROSS-INSTITUTION VISITS
Recognizing the value of learning from administrative peers at other institutions (both similar in nature and of radically different structure or purpose), AAUA will facilitate short-term cross-institution visits between like-role administrators. The association also occasionally organizes and conducts small groups (6-10 people) on two- and three-day visits to clusters of institutions for the purpose of learning about notable or unique programs.
ADMINISTRATOR THINK TANKS
The Association offers customized “think-tank type” seminars that gather role-alike practitioner administrators who collaborate to identify and discuss the most recent, creative, and effective approaches to current administrative challenges. These seminars comprise three to five-day-long meetings over the course of a year and are offered in locales where administrators from a variety of institutions can participate.
