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The AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute is a 3-day seminar designed for department chairs, deans, assistant/associate deans, or directors who look to advance into a senior leadership role. The Roueche – FLI will provide participants the opportunity to hone leadership skills and engage in a dialogue with experienced community college leaders and develop a network of colleagues from around the country.
Details
- When: June 2-4, 2025
- Where: Washington, D.C., The Royal Sonesta
- Register now
- Registration deadline: May 20, 2025
- Registration rates: $1700 for employees of AACC member colleges and $2000 for employees of non-member colleges. Fees include meals provided during the institute as well as supplies. All fees must be paid prior to the start of the program.
- Application materials:
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- Current resume/CV (PDF)
- A letter of recommendation from your college CEO or your Vice President/Provost (PDF)
- Professional headshot (at least 300dpi in one of the following formats: jpeg, jpg, tif, tiff, or gif)
- Submit a scholarship application: John E. Roueche Future Leaders Scholarship
AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders and the real-world illustrations that AACC believes are imperative to assist leaders in progressing along the leadership continuum provide the framework for the Roueche – FLI curriculum.
The competencies focus areas are specific categories identified as having significance to the internal and external workings of the community college. The 9 focus areas are:
- Institutional and Cultural Awareness
- Governance, Local, State, and Federal Policy
- Student Success
- Leadership
- Institutional Transformation
- Fiscal Planning and Resource Development
- Advocacy
- Partnerships and Collaboration
- Communication
Fees
The registration fee for the FLI is $1700 for employees of member colleges and $2000 for employees of non-member colleges. Fees include meals provided through the institute as well as institute materials. All fees must be paid prior to the start of the program.
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John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute Scholarship
The John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute Scholarship is named in honor of Dr. John E. Roueche, a nationally recognized authority in community college education. Dr. Roueche has played an important role in shaping community college leadership over the last 40 years.
The John E. Roueche Legacy Fund will provide a $500 scholarship to support emerging leaders who have been accepted to participate in the Roueche-Future Leaders Institute but lack the financial resources to do so.
This is a one-time $500 scholarship to be applied toward the Roueche-FLI registration fee only. This scholarship is non-transferrable. Submit a scholarship application: John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute.
For more information, contact aaccleadershipsuite@aacc.nche.edu.