Senior Seminar Nominations

To nominate someone or apply to participate in the SLS yourself, please start by contacting your Virginia Network Institutional Representative (IR)  or executive board members to ensure you are following your institution's approach to nominating candidates. Institutions may only submit two candidates to participate, so it is likely your institution has an internal process to determine which nominees will move forward. This form is the first step in your process to participate in SLS.  If your campus doesn't have an IR or board member, please proceed with your nomination or self-nomination.  The nomination must be received by April 1 for full consideration. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. Nominations must be completed using the online nomination form. 

 

Selection Criteria. Participants are selected based on a record of leadership at their home institution and their potential to contribute significantly to higher education. In addition, preference is given to those nominees whose career goals include advancement in higher education. Individuals selected for participation in Senior Leadership Seminar will be notified of acceptance as soon as possible after the deadline. Each session includes an overnight stay and travel to and from the session's location, which is the responsibility of the Seminarian and not covered by the tuition fee. Nominees are required to commit to all three sessions.
 
Tuition. The tuition to participate in the Senior Leadership Seminar is $999 and covers all materials, speakers, receptions, one lunch and one dinner as well as the state conference.  The participation fee does NOT include lodging, transportation to and from the sessions or meals outside of what's outlined. Once selected, participants will be notified of options to remit payment. Please note the $999 fee is non-refundable; cancellation after acceptance will forfeit the $999 payment.

 

Scholarships. Thanks to the Norrine Bailey Spencer scholarship, the Virginia Network offers one full tuition scholarship for the Senior Leadership Seminar. The scholarship is need-based and preference will be given to applicants from institutions that are traditionally underrepresented in the Seminar. 

Questions. Questions about the Senior Leadership Seminar Program or nomination process? Please contact the Virginia Network Senior Leadership Seminar committee co-chairs (Roxane Adler Hickey or Marti Tomlin) at info@virginianetwork.org.