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This Institute is designed for mid-career professionals who are established in their roles within student affairs and are seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities. It is ideal for individuals who are in a transitional phase of their careers - moving from direct service or entry-level roles into leadership positions with greater responsibilities. Participants who have experience managing teams, overseeing programs, or leading initiatives, and are looking to refine their leadership skills for greater impact with benefit from this institute.
What You'll LearnThe Institute unfolds over five engaging half-day virtual sessions that blend theory with action. During the first three sessions, you’ll dive into case-based learning, explore new leadership concepts, and apply them directly to a problem of professional practice within your own organization. In the final two sessions, you’ll develop an action plan to address your problem of practice. You’ll not only leave the Institute with new leadership capabilities and connections but also with practical solutions and strategies to boost your career and make an impact on your team. The institute includes: - A curriculum of fifteen hours of synchronous online learning, through which learners expand existing knowledge and understanding across three advanced professional domains — complex problem-solving, ethical + inclusive leadership, and change management.
- An asynchronous process through which participants will engage in self-directed exercises to reflect on their learning and identify new ways of conceptualizing the Problem of Professional Practice in their home organization.
- Engaging sessions where participants will integrate learning into practice, by addressing a Problem of Professional Practice that exists in their home organization.
- Formative evaluations throughout the Institute through self-reflection, peer feedback and mentorship with faculty and mentors will scaffold the integration of learning.
- Participants will consolidate their learning by developing a solution, a change management plan, and a leadership approach to the Problem of Professional Practice that can be applied in their home organization.
Event Details & RegistrationPre-work (Problem of Practice Workbook): participants will be asked to engage in self-directed learning (approx. 4-5 hours) between October 3 and October 14. To help participants understand the pre-work objectives and to get any questions answered before the first virtual session, the Facilitator will host virtual office hours in October. October 15 -17, 29 + 30 12:30pm - 3:30pm EST Register with a team member and save 10%! If two or more people from the same institution register for any CACUSS institute this fall, you can save 10% on all registrations by using coupon code FALLPD_TEAM_25. Code applies to the Canadian Institute for Mid-Career Student Affairs Leaders, New Professionals Institute, Canadian Student Affairs Assessment Institute, Accessible Learning Professionals Institute, Student Conduct Institute. Two or more can register for the same or different institutes and apply the 10% off coupon code at checkout. Coupon code can not be used retroactively. Code is valid until October 10. EARLY BIRD RATES IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15! (extended until October 1!) Member Rate: $999.00 ($1099 on October 2)
Non-member Rate: $1199.00 ($1299 on October 2) The registration rates include all five dates listed above. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing (via email) 1 week (7 days) prior to the event. No refunds will be issued if the request is received less than one week before the event. Cancellations received prior to 1 week of the event will receive a refund minus an administration fee. Administration fee for cancellation is $40. In extenuating circumstances, event registrations can be transferred to another delegate. Registration could be transferred to another delegate with a $20 administration fee.
Meet the Facilitator & Guest Presenters Melissa Gallo, Lead Facilitator CACUSS is thrilled to have Melissa as our Lead Facilitator for the 2025 Institute for Mid-Career Student Affairs Leaders! Melissa has spent over 20 years in higher education, teaching, facilitating, and fostering values-based leadership in student services and student affairs. She has held senior roles leading diverse teams in areas such as career development, advising, and experiential learning. As a leader, she strives to lead with empathy and transparency, recognizing that leadership is a personal journey of growth and reflection. As a facilitator, she emphasizes experiential education, reflection, and collaborative learning, honoring that success looks different for each individual. With a Doctor of Education and a passion for creating inclusive, engaging learning spaces, she helps others lead with integrity and impact.
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