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Professional Development
For most leaders, the past few years have demanded more innovation, endurance, and creativity than ever. This period of change, activated by a global pandemic, political dilemmas, and social justice movements, has called for rapid redeployment of resources while positioning and maintaining equity as a priority. For women, the circumstances have generated new opportunities to demonstrate their leadership talent and also presented new challenges, given that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated inequalities related to gender.
Women in Higher Education Leadership is a forum for you to celebrate your strengths, analyze your challenges, and focus on the skills you need now to engage multiple constituencies in improving learning opportunities for students. This program empowers women to lead through adversity and provides a unique opportunity for growth and renewal among diverse groups of women, highlighting your unique contributions and experiences.
"Participating in the Women in Leadership program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education was transformative. It not only helped me navigate my career path but also provided essential tools for personal and professional growth. From leadership advice to networking opportunities and meaningful interactions with leaders in education, this program has been instrumental in shaping my journey towards impactful leadership and building valuable connections in the field." Brittney D. Alls, Esq.Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Audit, Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management, Augusta University
"Participating in the Women in Leadership program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education was transformative. It not only helped me navigate my career path but also provided essential tools for personal and professional growth. From leadership advice to networking opportunities and meaningful interactions with leaders in education, this program has been instrumental in shaping my journey towards impactful leadership and building valuable connections in the field."
Brittney D. Alls, Esq.Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Audit, Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management, Augusta University
In advance of this residential program hosted on campus at HGSE, you will work independently to complete activities, which might include listening to podcasts, watching short videos, and reading articles or case studies. On campus, you will participate in interactive sessions with faculty, and, with their guidance, apply analytical frameworks to your context. You will also work in small groups for application, reflection, and peer coaching activities. These activities are designed to address dilemmas common to all leaders and also those unique to women in higher education, ensuring you feel prepared and confident in your leadership journey.
Senior leaders across higher education, including:
This program welcomes applications from both individuals and teams. First-time applicants need to create a Professional Education account to apply.
Individuals: Click the "Apply" button at the top of this page to log into your Professional Education account and access the application page. Proceed with the individual form until submission.
Teams:
Step 1: Designate one participant or an administrative staff member as the Coordinator.
Step 2: Upon the submission of the team application, all team members will receive an email notification with a link to their personal application form. Team members should complete their forms promptly. Once all team members submit their forms, the application is considered complete and ready for review by the Admissions Committee.
Invoices: Invoices will only be available upon your acceptance.
The tuition covers all instructional materials, a daily continental breakfast, and beverages and light refreshments during our scheduled breaks between sessions.
Travel, lodging expenses, and most lunches and dinners are not included in this fee. We have blocked a limited number of rooms in select hotels in the Cambridge/Boston area. The daily rates for these hotels typically range from $250 to $375 per room, plus applicable taxes. Once your applicants are accepted into the program, they will receive detailed information about these hotel options.
Tuition assistance is available for this program on a need and application basis. Tuition assistance is granted based on participant and institutional needs. Requests for tuition assistance do not affect an applicant's prospects for admission. You may access the tuition assistance application after you have submitted your program application. Tuition assistance applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the final application deadline.