Higher Education Leadership Certificate

Program Description

Designed for higher education administrators, the Higher Education Leadership Program, offered by Cornell University in collaboration with the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO), empowers you to lead with confidence in an era of unprecedented change. This forward-looking program sharpens your managerial expertise, equips you with cutting-edge strategies, and prepares you to address the evolving demands of colleges and universities in today’s dynamic environment.

This intensive experience blends compelling faculty-led presentations with deep-dive discussions guided by senior administrators and innovative leaders from across the higher education landscape. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and peer collaboration, you’ll tackle pressing topics—from adapting to shifting federal policies and funding challenges to fostering resilience amid regulatory and cultural transformations. Join us on Cornell’s stunning Ithaca, NY campus to expand your professional network, uncover best practices, and engage in thought-provoking sessions that bridge theory and real-world application.

The Higher Education Leadership Program builds on decades of collaboration between Cornell and EACUBO, delivering timely insights and essential tools tailored for a rapidly changing field.

Key Takeaways

  • Expand your awareness of higher-education trends and issues
  • Deepen your understanding of administrators' work and roles within the larger context of their colleges or universities
  • Update and develop your leadership, managerial, and communication skills
  • Practice new skills immediately and develop strategies for subsequent applications
  • Meet individuals doing similar work in innovative and highly effective ways
  • Learn from, question, and interact with senior university administrators and exemplary administrative managers

What You'll Earn

  • Higher Education
  • Leadership Program Certificate from Cornell University
  • 24 Professional Development Hours (2.4 CEUs)

Who Should Enroll

  • College and university officers
  • Administrative managers, directors, and supervisors in higher education
  • Business managers, directors, and supervisors in higher education
  • Department chairs and other faculty members with administrative responsibilities

Total Investment

3.5 days; 8 hours per day, in-person in Ithaca, NY.

How To Enroll

For more information on how to enroll, please visit Higher Education Leadership Program.