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OUR MISSION
The Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) is a premier higher education leadership program designed to prepare 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.
Leading Through Complexity Workshop Series
Transformative Insights. Practical Tools. Immediate Impact.
The Leading Through Complexity Workshop Series is a targeted, five-part virtual workshop series designed to deliver immediate, real-world solutions for the most pressing challenges facing higher education today.
Led by top university executives, expert practitioners, and field leaders, each interactive 2-hour session delves into the critical issues shaping modern campuses. Whether you join for a single targeted deep-dive or complete the entire journey, you will connect with a nationwide network of peers and return to your institution with actionable strategies to lead through uncertainty.
2026 – 2027 Series Overview
Wednesdays | 10:00AM – 12:00PM PT on Zoom
- Sept. 9, 2026: Public Impact Research Storytelling | Pardis Mahdavi, & Richard “Koci” Hernandez (UC Berkeley)
- Oct. 7, 2026: Crisis Communication Simulation Lab | Corin Wakefield & James Wakefield (Legend Labs)
- Nov. 4, 2026: Institutional Strategies for Supporting Public Impact Research | Emily J. Ozer (UC Berkeley)
- Jan. 13, 2027: Working with Unions: Navigating Higher Ed’s Labor Landscape | Kamala Green (UC Santa Cruz)
- Apr. 7, 2027: Athletics as an Institutional Strategy | Steve Hank (Alvarez & Marsal)
Registration & Investment
Individual sessions are available at $250 per session (or $1,250 for the full series). We are pleased to offer a discounted alumni rate of $100 per session (or $500 for the full series) for ELA graduates. Complete all five sessions to earn a UC Berkeley Certificate of Completion
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY
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
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.
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