NEA Emerging Leaders Academy

What is the Emerging Leaders Academy?

The NEA Higher Education Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) is a three-session training program over a nine-month period that is open to dues paying higher education members from all categories of higher education who meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Candidates can apply for the program directly but must be endorsed by their state association or higher education affiliate.   

The purpose of ELA is to provide hands-on training to new and future leaders of higher education locals to strengthen the long-term viability and effectiveness of these locals and their state associations. Reinforced at each session is the goal to enhance the participant's leadership skills and use those skills in their local association to build a strong organization. The ELA also provides these emerging leaders the opportunity to become part of a national network of ELA class members and graduates.  

The 2011 Emerging Leaders Academy

The NEA Higher Education Program is currently soliciting nominations for candidates for the ninth annual ELA.  Class enrollment is limited to 30.

The deadline for all application materials to reach the NEA Higher Education Program for Class of 2011 candidates is Monday, February 22, 2010. 

Details about the ELA program can be viewed here; to download the 2011 application form, click here. In addition, application forms can be downloaded from the NEA Higher Education website at www.nea.org/he.