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AIEA Leadership Academy 
for Newer SIOs & International Education leaders

MAY 5- MAY 9 2025 | Rizzo Center | Chapel Hill, NC USA

The AIEA Leadership Academy for New Senior International Officers is an intimate, selective, and intensive Academy with deep learning on issues relating to leading internationalization. Participants build a strong network of peers and develop action plans addressing challenges and opportunities in internationalizing their institutions.
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DEEP LEARNING

The Academy covered eleven thematic topics that are relevant for leaders in international higher education.

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NETWORKING 

Academy participants are from various institutions within the US ​and around the world. 
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VALUABLE TRAINING

The faculty members for the Academy are all experienced SIOs and are present for all Academy sessions. ​
Program Acceptance
​​The program accepted a limited number of Senior International Officers (SIOs) at higher education institutions with less than 5 years in their current leadership position. Each participant was asked to identify a specific challenge or topic of particular interest to them as SIOs, and to write a brief 1-page essay (max 300 words) about this as part of the application process. Applicants were accepted through the March 14 application deadline. Applicants were notified of the status of their application within 30 days following the submission of their applications.

​*Important: Acceptance was only confirmed for participants who were able to participant in the full Academy training and all scheduled events(dinners, receptions, etc). Participant late arrival and early departure was not permitted. 

*Applicants were encouraged to apply early, as this was a competitive process with limited space!

Faculty
​​The faculty members for the Academy are all experienced SIOs and will be present for all Academy sessions. The Academy faculty include Dr. Cheryl Matherly (Lehigh University; past AIEA President), Dr. Amir Reza (Babson College; AIEA Past President), and Dr. Paulo Zagalo-Melo (Virginia Commonwealth University; AIEA President).

Academy Program Content
The Academy covered eleven thematic topics that are relevant for leaders in international higher education: 


The Role of the Senior International Officer
Strategic Planning
International Student Recruitment and Enrollment Management
Developing International Strategic Partnerships
Budgeting and Exploring Resources
Assessment: What SIOs Need to Know
Internationalization of the Curriculum
Making the Case for Internationalization
Career Trajectories for SIOs
Future of International Education

Each faculty member chaired topical sessions, and all contributed to each topic. There also was three sessions set aside for presentations and small group discussions among the participants to apply the knowledge to their own institutional contexts. Through the Academy, participants gained valuable knowledge and insights into how to lead comprehensive internationalization at their institutions. Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants received a certificate of completion issued by the Association of International Education Administrators.

Academy Schedule
​Participants were requested to arrive on Monday afternoon in time for an opening reception on Monday evening at the Rizzo Center. The following Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday featured two working sessions each morning and two sessions each afternoon. Breakfasts and lunches were provided. No group dinners were scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. There was a closing academy dinner on Thursday night at a leading restaurant in Durham/Chapel Hill area. Friday morning featured a session for presentations by participants and the awarding of certificates of completion, after which participants were free to depart (no sooner than 12 noon -with flights departing no sooner than 2 pm).

Fees and Payment 
​​The early registration fee for the 2025 Academy is $3100 for members and $3850 for non-members. After November 15, 2024 the fee is $3300 members and $4050 for non-members. This fee covers the cost of lodging (Mon-Thurs nights), text book Leading Internationalization: A Handbook for International Education Leaders (edited by Deardorff and Charles), all academy materials, breakfasts (Tues-Fri), all break snacks and beverages, lunches (Tues.-Thurs.), and the opening and closing dinners. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses, airport transfers, two dinners (and Handbook of International Higher Education (second edition), which is an additional recommended text for the Academy). Full payment is due within 14 business days of notification of acceptance.
ACADEMY DEADLINES
November 15, 2024

• Last day to apply at the early member rate ($3100)/ nonmember ($3850) 

March 14, 2025

• Last day to submit an application for the 2025 Academy 
• Deadline for cancellation with 25% refund (see cancellation policy)

Other deadlines
• AIEA will notify applicants of the status of their applications within 30 days of the submission of their applications
• Academy fees are due in full within 7 business days of notification of acceptance 

AIEA Academy participants are responsible for securing any visas needed; AIEA can issue an invitation letter upon receipt of full payment
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds are possible if notification is given in writing to [email protected] by the dates specified below:

December 30, 2024
• Deadline for cancellation with 50% refund 

March 14, 2025
• Last day to submit an application for the 2025 Academy (note—this program may fill prior to March 14; you are encouraged to apply ASAP)
• Deadline for cancellation with 25% refund 

*Please also note that AIEA is not responsible for any fees that might be subtracted from the refunded amount to cover bank transfer or service charges. 

No refund is possible after February 28, 2025.

AIEA is not responsible for problems beyond our control such as weather conditions, campus conditions, travel difficulties, visa problems, health issues, etc. No refunds will be given in these situations that may impact participation in the Academy.
*Applications are now closed for the 2025 Academy. 2026 Academy Applications will launch in September.

​If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].
Participants Testimonials
"The academy was very worth-while from my perspective. The number of participants, diversity of participants, and topics discussed at the academy will be valuable to me moving forward in my role as SIO. Most importantly, the networking that took place was outstanding."
"What was most valuable from the Academy? Learning from the faculty who were so open with their wisdom and were around the table with us. We had great discussions with colleagues and were able to present problems and solve them together. The group was outstanding."   
​"I now have a network of peers I can rely on, and the networking and validating challenges and experiences with colleagues was quite valuable."​
​​"The Academy is the best professional development program I participated in the last few years."
​"This was a personally transformative event for me. It was also professionally transformative. It has re-energized me and will be a benchmark in my career going forward." ​
2025 Academy
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