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Leaders in Enrollment Advancing Diversity (LEAD)

The ASCEND Program is designed to prepare midlevel professional in the competencies required to take the next step in enrollment management leadership. The year-long intensive program seeks to:

  • advance the careers of program participants and provide them with important professional development;
  • help AACRAO and regional associations develop a “deep bench” of talented, motivated leaders from diverse backgrounds; and
  • provide individuals from identified under-represented groups in the association community (i.e., people of color, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender people, people with disabilities) with support, access, and opportunities for leadership.

 

AACRAO ASCEND Leadership Development Program Participation Requirements
There are five critical requirements for completing the ASCEND Leadership Development Program:

  1. Meeting regularly with your coach
  2. Actively contribute to the group capstone strategic enrollment management plan project, synthesizing program learnings and demonstrating AACRAO and SEM competencies.
  3. Complete at least 90% of the required micro-courses that provide cross-functional fluency.
  4. Maintain attendance with no more than three absences from the interactive workshops vital for knowledge building.
  5. Providing feedback through the engagement of course surveys, which assess your progression and satisfaction with the program.

ASCEND COHORT 5
2024-2025

Application Period is Open

Are you an AACRAO Member?
How long have you been in your current role?
Do you aspire to obtain an executive leadership position within the next 12-18 months?
What AACRAO Proficiency area does your position fall under? (Select one)
What is your chosen pronoun?
While the ASCEND coaching faculty represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, we aim to provide intentional connections and innovative development opportunities. Please indicate if you prefer to be matched with a coach of a specific gender or share any aspect of your identity that would allow more robust engagement with a role model with a similar perspective.

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AACRAO ASCEND Leadership Development Withdrawal Statements

Participants may withdraw from the ASCEND program before the program starts on Sunday, July 14, 2024, and receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. After this date, no refunds will be provided. Transfers/deferments are not allowed.

In rare cases, AACRAO may need to withdraw a participant due to lack of progress, unprofessional conduct, three or more unexcused absences, unresponsive to ascend coaches, coordinator, or other staff members, or any other reason that violates AACRAO’s policies and core values. In such cases, the participant will not be eligible for a refund.

 

By submitting my application, I confirm that:

  • I understand the program requirements and commitments, including sessions, assignments, coach meetings, and events that participation entails.
  • I am committing to fully engage in and complete the 9-month ASCEND leadership development program to the best of my abilities, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
  • I will actively participate, collaborate with my peers, provide feedback when requested, and uphold AACRAO ASCEND values and expectations.
  • I can contact program staff anytime with questions or for additional support.
  • I understand and agree to the withdrawal policy statements.
  • I understand that the program fee is due by May 15, 2024. 
AACRAO ASCEND Leadership Development Participation Agreement

By participating in the ASCEND Leadership Development Program, I understand that my photo and/or likeness may be used for AACRAO and/or ASCEND promotion. By clicking this box, I hereby grant permission to AACRAO to use photographs, audio, and/or video taken during ASCEND/AACRAO program events, virtually or in-person, in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications.


AACRAO ASCEND Photo/Video Consent
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