Harvard Seminar for Presidential Leadership

In the Harvard Seminar for Presidential Leadership, you will reflect on where you are in your presidency, consider the choices that lie ahead for you and your institution, and gain practical insights into important topics in higher education.

Overview

Join a cohort of college and university presidents from a wide range of institutions as you step back from the daily responsibilities of the presidency and engage in candid and critical conversations about your challenges, your concerns, and your own leadership performance.

This interactive and retreat-like seminar provides a rare opportunity for college and university presidents and chancellors to reflect on personal and institutional challenges in a supportive and confidential setting. You will reflect on your presidency, identify future plans, evaluate the state of your institution, assess your progress toward professional and institutional goals, and gain insight about critical issues facing higher education. 

Program Details

This year’s seminar will focus on three key presidential imperatives — leading change, navigating controversy, and raising money.

Work closely with Harvard faculty and other experienced presidents from a range of institutions during classroom sessions, small group discussion, consultancies, and informal opportunities for networking and conversation among colleagues and subject matter experts. The Harvard Seminar for Presidential Leadership provides an intimate and engaging environment, one that provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect, interact, and learn.  

Objectives

• Assess the current state of your institution and presidency, identifying appropriate goals for future success
• Learn how to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to implement change at a pace that aligns with your objectives
• Develop strategies to navigate conflict and controversy successfully, including issues of academic freedom, shared governance, diversity, and the changing political landscape
• Identify useful approaches and practical tools to achieve your fundraising goals

Who Should Attend

• College and university presidents and chancellors from all sectors of higher education in the United States and abroad

Fees & Policies

The comprehensive tuition includes all instructional materials, hotel accommodations, refreshments, and most meals. Participants receive a certificate of participation at the close of the program. Payment or a purchase order must be received within 30 days of program acceptance, or upon receipt of the invoice if acceptance is within 30 days prior to the start of the program. Click here for more information on payment and financial aid.

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The Harvard Graduate School of Education reserves the right to change faculty or cancel programs at its discretion. In the unlikely event of program changes, the school is not responsible for non-refundable travel arrangements or other planning expenses incurred.