Higher Education Leadership ProgramImmersion Program
Course Overview
Designed for higher education administrators, the Higher Education Leadership Program, offered by Cornell University in collaboration with the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO), empowers you to lead with confidence in an era of unprecedented change. This forward-looking program sharpens your managerial expertise, equips you with cutting-edge strategies, and prepares you to address the evolving demands of colleges and universities in today's dynamic environment.
This intensive experience blends compelling faculty-led presentations with deep-dive discussions guided by senior administrators and innovative leaders from across the higher education landscape. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and peer collaboration, you'll tackle pressing topics—from exploring sustainable ancillary revenue strategies to strengthening leadership, negotiation, and team management capabilities. Join us on Cornell's stunning Ithaca, NY campus to expand your professional network, uncover best practices, and engage in thought-provoking sessions that bridge theory and real-world application.
The Higher Education Leadership Program builds on decades of collaboration between Cornell and EACUBO, delivering timely insights and essential tools tailored for a rapidly changing field.
Schedule subject to change.
Key Course Takeaways
- Discuss strategies to adapt to shifting federal policies and funding landscapes
- Strengthen negotiation and stakeholder engagement in a rapidly evolving environment
- Learn from, question, and interact with senior university administrators and exemplary administrative managers
- Navigate legal and regulatory complexities with insights from university experts
- Position your role within the broader institutional framework during uncertain times
- Build a robust network of peers tackling innovative solutions in higher ed

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Not ready to enroll but want to learn more? Download the course brochure to review program details.Who Should Enroll
- College and university officers
- Administrative managers, directors, and supervisors in higher education
- Business managers, directors, and supervisors in higher education
- Department chairs and other faculty members with administrative responsibilities
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