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Serving Leadership Educators in Higher Education

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09/14/2026

Have you been thinking about registering for the
2026 Leadership Educators Institute? This is your last chance to do so at a reduced rate!

Early registration closes tonight, and with it, the opportunity to join colleagues shaping leadership education across research, pedagogy, and context at the lowest available rate.

Visit NCLP.UMD.edu/programs to learn more and register today!!

08/19/2026

The early registration deadline is a few weeks away! Secure your spot in the professional home for leadership educators.

The Leadership Educator Institute (LEI) provides a unique opportunity for all professional levels within our field to engage in critical dialogue and exchange practical tools to apply on their respective campuses. Whether you are just entering your career or are leading at the institutional level, expect to leave with a renewed connection to this community of educators.

December 14-16, 2026
Louisville, Kentucky

Early Registration Rate ends September 14, 2026. Visit the link in our bio to register today!

08/07/2026

We're excited to introduce the keynote speakers kicking off this year's institute: Sherry K. Watt, PhD, Darren Pierre, PhD, Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Vernon A. Wall, and Tim Harding.

The 2026 Leadership Educators Institute is more than an event. It's a professional development ecosystem built to deepen knowledge, advance practice, and inspire institutional transformation.

Join us December 14-16, 2026 in Louisville, KY for a rigorous platform of strategic leadership, equity-centered practice, and holistic student success. Register here by September 14th to take advantage of Early Bird 2 Rates: https://nclp.umd.edu/programs/leadership-educators-institute

06/15/2026

Started in 2022, The Susan R. Komives Collaborative Leadership Award is given every two years to a leadership educator who demonstrates excellence through collaborative leadership. Recipients will show evidence of collective work across campus, state, regional, or international contexts that advances leadership education. This award is coordinated by the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs and aims to recognize those who serve as connectors, conveners, and collaborators in the field. Leadership education professionals at any career level and in any role are eligible for this award.

Nominations are open NOW through July 15, 2026. To be considered for the award, individuals need to be nominated by someone or self-nominated with a letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications and work that is in line with the award’s purpose. Nominators or nominees will also submit two supporting letters and the resume/CV of the nominee.

Details & applications are available online at: nclp.umd.edu/programs

06/11/2026

Deadline Extension!!

The LEI Call for Programs deadline has been extended! Submissions are now due by June 22 at 9AM ET. Share your best practices, ideas, research, and teaching methods with colleagues during LEI26. Consider proposing a General Interest Session (60 minutes), Learning Lab (30 minutes), or Lightning Talk (6 minutes) on a wide range of topics connected to leadership education.

Also, this is your last chance to volunteer as a program reviewer. Serving as a program reviewer is a great way to learn about what makes a successful conference proposal, learn about new ideas and topics in the leadership education field, and help ensure a great experience at LEI26! Attendance at LEI or level of previous experience is not required.

Registration rates increase on June 27! Get the best rate on LEI26 registration today and spend any remaining end of year funds. We look forward to seeing you at the University of Louisville for this year’s LEI taking place December 14-16.

Visit nclp.umd.edu/programs to register and learn more!

05/27/2026

There are so many practitioners, scholars, and instructors who are innovating in the leadership field. We want to hear from you during the Leadership Educators Institute (LEI) in December!

Shape the leadership education conversation at this year’s in Louisville, KY. Volunteer as a program reviewer or submit a program proposal by June 12, 2026
to foster others’ learning and highlight your work, scholarship, and ideas.

Just looking to attend LEI as a participant? Register today - Early Bird 1 Rates are available until June 26.

Visit NCLP.UMD.edu/Programs to learn more.

04/29/2026

Interested in presenting at ? Call for Programs is now OPEN! LEI welcomes programs focused on Research and Assessment in Leadership Programs, Leadership Learning and Pedagogy, and Leadership in Context. Our partners at NASPA manage the call for programs and proposal submission process. Visit NCLP.UMD.EDU/Programs to learn more about how to submit your proposal today. Submissions are due June 12, 2026.

04/20/2026

Have you registered yet for ?

The Leadership Educators Institute (LEI) is a bi-annual conference planned by and for leadership educators across higher education, offered by NCLP in partnership with ACPA–College Student Educators International and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Join other educators, administrators, scholars, and practitioners to discuss and advance current leadership topics, such as:
- Modern leadership theories and models including new research, applications, and critical perspectives
- Innovative and inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and strategies for leadership studies courses
- Assessment and evaluation of leadership programs, student development, and learning outcomes
- Future directions in leadership education and development based on widely-used studies and standards such as the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL), the CAS Standards for Leadership Education and Development, and the International Leadership Association (ILA) Guiding Questions
- Unique co-curricular program models and high-impact practices including those with cohort and multi-year engagement, distance and online learning, service-learning, mentoring, and global experiences
- Strategy and management of leadership program operations including staff training, funding, and partnerships
- Intersectional and interdisciplinary approaches to leadership education

LEI 2026 will take place December 14-16 at the University of Louisville. Early Bird 1 Registration Rates are still available. We hope to see you there!

https://myacpa.org/event/lei2026/

03/11/2026

We love a Symposium reunion! Happy to be with LES friends at

03/02/2026

Register today for !!

The Leadership Educators Institute (LEI) is a bi-annual conference planned by and for leadership educators across higher education, offered by NCLP in partnership with ACPA College Student Educators International and NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Featuring plenary sessions and conference-style programs from fellow leadership educators across the globe, LEI creates a space for educators, administrators, scholars, and practitioners to discuss and advance current leadership topics.

LEI 2026 will take place December 14-16 at the University of Louisville. Early Bird 1 Registration Rates can be found below. We hope to see you there!

https://myacpa.org/event/lei2026/

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