Academic Leadership Fellows Academy

Academic Leadership Fellows Academy
The Academic Leadership Fellows Academy (The Fellows Academy) will identify, develop, and prepare the next generation of academic leaders, by providing opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and the building of collaborative networks among educators. The Fellows Academy is facilitated by established leaders in higher education, who impart their knowledge based upon years of professional experience.

2026-27 Session Dates
Session #1: Virtual Opening Session
Friday, August 28, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Virtual 

Session #2: Mission and Institutional Culture
Friday, September 11 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. – Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK

Session #3: Alumni White Paper Experience (UCO/Provost Breakfast & External Participants/Virtual)
Thursday, September 25, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. – UCO
Thursday, September 25, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Virtual

Session #4: Strategic Planning & Budgeting
Friday, October 9 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. – Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK

Session #5: Institutional Effectiveness
Friday, November 6 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.  – Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
Frontier Hotel | Pawhuska, OK

Session #6: Program Review
Friday, January 15 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. – Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK

Session #7: Accountability
Friday, February 12 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. – Saturday, February 13, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK

Session #8: White Paper Ideas (UCO/Provost Breakfast & External Participants/Virtual)
Friday, February 19, 2027 | 7:30– 9:00 a.m. – UCO
Friday, February 19, 2027 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Virtual

Session #9: White Paper Presentations (UCO/Luncheon & External Participants/Virtual)
Friday, April 9, 2027 | 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. – UCO
Friday, April 9, 2027 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Virtual

Tuition
Early-Bird Registration Fee:
$2,250.00 includes meals, lodging, and instructional materials, ends June 30, 2026. 

Regular Registration Fee:
$2,750.00 includes meals, lodging, and instructional materials, July 1 –  August 15, 2026.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the session locations.
 

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Cancellation requests must be made in writing to the Educators Leadership Academy. If the request is received more than 30 days prior to the academy, all amounts already paid will be refunded minus US $50.00 per booking administration fee. Participants who cancel within 30 days prior to the academy for any reason, including medical reasons, will be subject to the following cancellation fees:

Cancellation requests received following number of days before event:
30 – 15 days = 50% of full fee
14 days or less = 100% of full fee
In addition, the following apply:
Another person can be substituted for another registered participant.

One hundred percent (100%) refund if the academy is canceled or rescheduled by the Educators’ Leadership Academy.