2025 July ELA Cohort
2025 March ELA Cohort
2024 ELA Cohort
2023 August ELA Cohort
2023 July ELA Cohort
2022 August ELA Cohort
2022 July ELA Cohort
2021 August ELA Cohort
2021 July ELA Cohort
OUR MISSION
The Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) prepares higher education leaders to think strategically, lead boldly, and act globally. Designed for a moment of profound change, ELA equips college and university administrators with the tools to navigate complexity, align mission with strategy, and lead institutions through uncertainty and transformation. We develop leaders who see the whole system—and know how to move it forward.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
ELA is designed for individuals interested in preparing for appointments to executive positions such as deans, vice presidents, provosts, presidents, and chancellors.
2026 ELA Sessions
Participants may choose from one of the following sessions:
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ONSITE Program | July 6-10, 2026 | 8:30am - 4:00pm PT + one dinner 5pm - 8pm PT
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VIRTUAL Program | October 26-30, 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm PT + one social hour 4pm -5pm PT
TUITION RATES
- ONSITE July Program: $8,500 | Includes all program materials, daily breakfast and lunch (5 days), one reception, one dinner, and a certificate of completion from UC Berkeley.
- VIRTUAL October Program: $5,000 | Includes all program materials and a certificate of completion from UC Berkeley.
**Travel and accommodation expenses are NOT included in program tuition.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS & GROUP RATES
Please note that discounts may not be combined and are not available for the virtual program.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Register by the deadline and save 10%:
- Onsite July Session: $850 discount – tuition fee total $7,650 (Deadline: May 1, 2026)
GROUP RATES
Institutions that register three or more participants are eligible for a 15% group discount
- Onsite July Session: $1,275 discount per person – tuition fee per participant: $7,225