2026 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute

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Going into its 28th year, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an ACPA educational program for those who have been in the student affairs field for five or more years or are a departmental director. The Institute guides those desiring to grow their authentic leadership, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well.

The Institute, named for Donna Bourassa, Ed.D. former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession.

INSTITUTE DETAILS

Thursday, 8 January 2026, 5:30-7:30 pm ET / 2:30-4:30 pm PT
Friday, 9 January 2026, 1:30-3:30 pm ET / 10:30 am-12:30 pm PT
Friday, 16 January 2026, 1:30-3:30 pm ET / 10:30 am-12:30 pm PT
Friday, 23 January 2026, 1:30-3:30 pm ET / 10:30 am-12:30 pm PT
Friday, 30 January 2026, 1:30-3:30 pm ET / 10:30 am-12:30 pm PT

INSTITUTE FACULTY

Dr. Monique Atherley

Dr. Joan Collier

Dr. Craig Elliot

Dr. Elcin Haskollar

Dr. Clint-Michael Reneau

Dr. Esther Rosbrook

INSTITUTE FEATURES

Dynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to effect positive change.
A highly interactive and engaging learning environment including individual and group activities, panels, presentations, case studies and small and large group discussions.
A cohort model supports personal and professional transformation and connections with colleagues after the Institute.
In depth discussions and reflections facilitated through mentor groups.
Each year a reception is hosted at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants

The Mid-Level Community of Practice is offering a scholarship to attend the 2026 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute. MLCOP will cover the registration cost for one ACPA member to attend this transformational professional development opportunity. We encourage you to read about MMI on the website and then consider applying for this scholarship opportunity by August 15th! Send any questions to mlcop@acpa.nche.edu.

2026 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute

Thursday Jan 08 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday Jan 09 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday Jan 16 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday Jan 23 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday Jan 30 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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