Institute for New Presidents

Of Catholic Colleges and Universities

The Institute for New Presidents is a program open to all new and interim presidents of Catholic colleges and universities in their first two years of office.

Engage with experienced presidents on topics specific to your role leading a Catholic institution of higher learning:

• Managing campus controversies at the intersection of current culture and Catholic identity
• Purposes and goals of Catholic higher education
• Canon and civil law essentials for presidents
• Current issues of concern to the U.S. bishops and working with them successfully
• Governance issues with trustees, sponsoring congregations, dioceses, and accrediting bodies
• Communicating mission effectively, especially in times of crisis
• Practices to deepen your own spirituality while leading a Catholic institution

Plus, network with your peers in Catholic higher education:

• Explore impressions and questions of leading this ministry of the Church
• Spend time with the ACCU Board of Directors at a private reception
• Develop your network of fellow new presidents
• Engage with veteran ACCU presidents

Please contact Lorraine Sloma-Williams for information.

Other Programs for Presidents

Annual Meeting

Leaders in Catholic Higher Ed

Rome Seminar