November 3, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline
November 4, 2025
Late Registration Begins
2025 Next Up: Elevation for Millennial Women Leaders
Virtual Event Supporting the Profession Center for Women Gender and Sexuality Womxn in Student Affairs AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level Senior Level VP for Student Affairs
December 11, 2025 Virtual
The Women’s Leadership Institute is the premier professional development program for women who aspire to be senior leaders in higher education.
The Women’s Leadership Institute provides an experience that offers strategies for women to succeed in the higher education profession. Participants include women from facilities and operations, administration, auxiliary services, student affairs, recreation, and libraries who share a passion for the profession and plan to lead with lasting impact.
Middle managers are often at the heart of change, tasked with translating senior executives’ strategies into actionable plans while guiding their teams through implementation. But how do you define your role, and how can you truly make an impact?
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Middle managers are often at the heart of change, tasked with translating senior executives’ strategies into actionable plans while guiding their teams through implementation. But how do you define your role, and how can you truly make an impact?
If you’re a mid-level manager who identifies as a Millennial (or Millennial adjacent), this event is designed just for you! We’ve carefully curated a lineup of panels, speakers, and break-out sessions to explore:
- Real Talk for the “Power Middle”
- Career Acceleration Strategies
- Intentional, Peer-Based Networking
- Holistic Leadership Development
- Bridging Generations, Building Legacies
Join us at Agnes Scott College, a private liberal arts women’s college in Decatur, Georgia, for this inspiring event. We are pleased to introduce Next Up as a distinct and independent offering, separate from the Women’s Leadership Institute. While WLI is taking a pause this year, it will return next year with renewed energy and impact. In the meantime, we invite you to take part in this exciting new opportunity, designed to provide fresh insights and meaningful engagement to our millennial middle managers.
Conference Speakers
College Presidents
Keynote Speaker
Invited Speakers
Registration Is Now Open
Registration Fees
| Timeline | Date | Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | August 1 - November 3 | $199 | $299 |
| Late | November 4 - December 10 | $199 | $299 |
Member Fee Details
Schedule
All times are Eastern Time and are subject to change
Institute Schedule
December 11
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome and Energizer
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 1
We Can't Pour From an Empty Cup: A Dialogue on Navigating Multi-Layered Responsibilities while Prioritizing Self-Care
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2
Real Talk for the “Power Middle”
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Session 3
No Cap, No Shade: 7 Cross-Generational Communication Mistakes to Avoid
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Energizer
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Session 4
Career Acceleration Strategies
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Intentional Networking
4:45 AM - 5:00 PM
WrapUp Session