Purpose

• The purpose of the Academy is to develop a cadre of AAAE members who are motivated and prepared to provide effective leadership in officer, committee, and special projects roles within the society.
  
• A secondary purpose is to increase the interest and readiness of AAAE members for formal leadership roles within academic institutions.

Program Highlights:

• 2 in person meetings at the national conferences in 2025 and 2026
• 6 ZOOM Sessions

Eligibility

• Faculty members with at least three years in full-time, tenure-track or non-tenure- track positions are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have been an active member of AAAE for at least the last three years.
  
• Diversity in gender, ethnicity, academic specialization, institutional size and type, and geographical region will be sought.
  
• The program is designed for mid-career faculty in AAAE.  Typically, this program is ideal for faculty at the Associate Professor rank; however, people engage in diverse career paths where Assistant Professors or Professors could apply if it makes sense to do so.