ASU Leadership institute.

ASU Leadership Institute

Discover how ASU leads innovation, from the classroom to our communities.

What is the ASU Leadership Institute?

The ASU Leadership Institute is a nine-month personal and professional leadership development program designed specifically for Sun Devil alumni.

Join us for this wide-ranging crash course in how ASU approaches leadership and innovation through campus visits, conversations with ASU leaders and behind-the-scenes tours.

When walking away from the program, we hope you leave with a better understanding of leadership through the ASU Charter, newfound leadership skills and an incredible network of fellow Sun Devils.

Applications for Class 9 will open in January.

Questions about the ASU Leadership Institute? Contact Ellyse Crow, Director of Affinity Programs at 480-965-2464.

Innovation Days

Participants in the ASU Leadership Institute take part in Innovation Days, held one Friday each month over a nine-month period. Bring your curiosity and your walking shoes for these all-day leadership workshops, which include campus visits, behind-the-scenes tours and hearing from ASU leaders. All Innovation Days align with ASU’s Charter.

 

How to apply

 

What does the application include?

After review of your written application, candidates will be notified whether or not they have received an interview. Interviews are conducted at Old Main on ASU’s Tempe campus by program alumni and ASU Alumni Association staff.

Written application materials:

  1. Your resume 
  2. A personal statement of 300-500 words 
  3. One letter of recommendation from current employer 
  4. A nonrefundable application fee of $50
  5. (Optional) letter of recommendation detailing community involvement 

When can I apply?

The application cycle runs January–April each year. Interviews take place in May and the cohort will run August–May, the length of a school year. Applications for Class 9 will open in January. 

 

 

 

 

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Be surrounded by fellow alumni from versatile industries, where the only shared characteristic is that you are both proud Sun Devils.

FAQs

 

The time commitment for the ASU Leadership Institute includes nine ASU Innovation Days (8am-5pm), the program orientation, graduation and 5 in-person engagement opportunities at ASU which can be selected by the participant. Attendance is mandatory for the orientation, ASU Innovation Day #1 and graduation (absolutely no exceptions). If you cannot commit to the full schedule, please consider applying at another time when it better suits your schedule.

The program fee is $1,850 and due Aug. 31. There is early bird fee is $1,600 if paid in full by Aug. 15. The program fee covers full participation in all ASU Innovation Days, all materials and meals during the institute.

Absolutely. All participants will be required to fulfill time and project requirements at their own expense in addition to the application and tuition fees.

Employers benefit from an employee’s improved leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Through their employee’s involvement, employers gain access to a broad network of prestigious leadership contacts, extensive knowledge of higher education and its impact on society, and how the No. 1 university in innovation prepares the next generation of leaders. Through this nine-month program, participants will learn the value and strength of individual influence on effecting change.

Absolutely. In this case, please submit a letter of recommendation from another source such as a mentor, business partner, former professor, former colleague, etc.

After successful completion of the program, we want participants to stay involved in the ASU Alumni Association, become involved in the university by serving on a board or council, help create and/or raise funds for student scholarships, serve as ambassadors for ASU in the community, and help ensure the ongoing success of this program.

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