Leadership Academy

The NACEP Leadership Academy was a premier professional growth opportunity that helped me better network and collaborate with passionate early college professionals in our nation. As a result, I feel very supported as part of the larger community. With fellow colleagues, we are growing early college opportunities for students, while being mindful of quality programming, as well as inclusion, access, equity, and diversity.

Speranta Klees, West-MEC | Western Maricopa Education Center

NACEP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Lead, inspire, and impact the field of concurrent and dual enrollment as a member of NACEP’s Leadership Academy.

Are you looking for a professional development opportunity to challenge you as a leader on the national stage? This opportunity is perfect for NACEP members who are early to mid-career professionals and eager for a challenge that will broaden their experience from the program level to the national stage.

The NACEP Leadership Academy aims to help catalyze your natural skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration while integrating you as a professional into NACEP’s work through volunteerism and a rigorous capstone project.

This year-long experience will combine virtual meetings and in-person retreats. Academy participants meet monthly for activities, topical seminars, and peer-to-peer discussions. Participants will meet in-person for a leadership retreat at our National Conference and also attend NACEP’s Washington Policy Seminar, in Washington, DC.

Leadership Academy participants are partnered with a mentor one-on-one to develop and execute a capstone project that results in a NACEP-supporting project such as the production of a NACEP issue brief, webinar series, focus group development/analysis, or a NACEP Commission-focused project. Participants have the opportunity to gain national visibility for their project through NACEP and our events, publications, and member outreach.

After the Leadership Academy, I have increased my participation in NACEP.  I was on the planning committee for the 2020 national conference and I am currently serving on the 2021 committee as well.  I formed great relationships with the NACEP staff, I’ve been able to assist with an interview with the College in High School Alliance, and I was interviewed as part of NACEP’s strategic planning process.  I have appreciated all of the opportunities to invest in my personal professional development and it is always so refreshing to connect with the organization!

Caitlin Minch | Prince George’s Community College

Application Coming in Spring 2025

For me, the NACEP Leadership Academy was an important and valuable opportunity to network and collaborate with dedicated, innovative dual enrollment professionals spanning multiple states and regions. This academy is a wonderful platform that gave me an increased awareness of and commitment to developing enhanced leadership skills in service of dual and concurrent enrollment programming while also promoting a deepening awareness of navigating both the challenges and many opportunities facing dual enrollment programs

Diane Dorgan, Gallatin College/Montana State University