The Fundamentals of Leadership for New or Aspiring Leaders in Higher Education

The Fundamentals of Leadership for New or Aspiring Leaders in Higher Education

July 14–15, 2025 | Baltimore, MD

Become a more self-aware, effective, and inclusive leader.

Overview

Leadership begins with self-awareness of who you are as a leader and interpersonal skill development to effectively lead others. But you can’t get there without time for practicing new skills, reflecting on your strengths and areas for development, and getting feedback from other leaders in higher education on how to improve. This conference, part of Academic Impressions’ foundational leadership programming, will help you to build confidence in your leadership philosophy and learn to lead your team equitably.

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Who Should Attend

This conference is highly beneficial for leaders who are:

  • In the early stages of a university or college leadership position.
  • Established in a leadership position but lacking in formal leadership training.
  • Seeking a training experience that allows for intentional practice and reflection on leadership skills.

Bring your team to this workshop to build a cohort of leaders on your own campus! Register 3 or more people and save more than $1,000! Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.

Previous Attendees

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What Makes Our Events Different?

Academic Impressions conferences provide the opportunity for quality conversations and relationship-building through both formal and informal networking opportunities in an intimate setting. Our in-depth and hands-on approach to learning provides you with actionable takeaways.

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Program Highlights

  • Dive deep into who you are as a leader in normal times and in stress through the Five Paths to Leadership℠ Self-Assessment.
  • Learn how you can best communicate in times of conflict with the Kraybill Conflict Styles Assessment.
  • Connect with fellow leaders who are exploring new leadership roles and an intentional practice of leading self and others.
  • Develop a leadership philosophy and strategies to hold yourself accountable to continuous development of your leadership.

Does this content look like something you would like to bring to your campus to share with new and aspiring leaders? Academic Impressions can partner with you to offer this on your own campus, for leaders at all levels of the institution. Please reach out to Amy Giordano, to set up a time to talk more!

What Our Attendees Are Saying

"Invest in yourself! You are a leader, and this conference will give you some tools to take back to your university and deepen your reflective practice. "

 


 

"Amy, Bridget, and Steve did an excellent job creating a comfortable environment for attendees to learn, reflect and connect with one another on the journey to becoming better leaders in our organizations! "

Pricing

July 14–15, 2025

Baltimore, MD

Starting at:

  • Member Price: $2,245/person
  • Non-Member Price: $2,495/person
  • Teams: Save $1,000+ for teams of 3 or more

Questions About the Event?

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Amy Giordano
Senior Learning & Development Manager,
Academic Impressions