Women Leaders Institutes

*Applications for institutes closed on February 11, 2020

Women's Leadership Symposium

April 22-24, 2020
Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Downtown Convention Center

The NCAA/Women Leaders in College Sports Women's Leadership Symposium (WLS) is developed for women aspiring to or just beginning a career in intercollegiate athletics. This program aims to enrich participants’ skills, expand their professional network and promote the recruitment and retention of women working in intercollegiate athletics administration.

Eligibility Requirements:

Women aspiring for a career in intercollegiate athletics, including, but not limited to:    
  • Current Women Leaders in College Sports member
  • Graduate Students/Assistants, interns, entry-level staff
  • Able to attend the entire event
Application Process:
  • January 13, 2020: Application Opens
  • February 10, 2020: Application Closes

More information here !

Institute for Administrative Advancement

IAA West: May 27-30
Hilton Inverness Hotel (Denver area)

IAA East: June 15-18
Lansdowne Resort (Washington D.C. area)

The NCAA/Women Leaders in College Sports Institute for Administrative Advancement (IAA) is the premier "level one" leadership development program for women in intercollegiate athletics administration. An engaging faculty—including leaders representing all NCAA divisions and pioneers in women's athletics—prepare, empower and inspire participants to become successful administrators and advance within the profession.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Current Women Leaders in College Sports member
  • At least three years of full time intercollegiate athletics administration experience
  • Currently working in athletics or desires to move into athletics administration
  • Able to attend the entire week of the Institute
Application Process:
  • January 13, 2020: Application Opens
  • February 10, 2020: Application Closes

More information here !

Scholarships

Women Leaders in College Sports is fortunate and thankful for supporters who help us continue to provide educational and professional development opportunities for women in intercollegiate athletics. Contributions made to the Women Leaders in College Sports Foundation Fund provide our members with financial assistance to the Women's Leadership Symposium and Institutes for Administrative Advancement.

Women's Leadership Symposium (WLS) 

Scholarships for the the NCAA/Women Leaders in College Sports Women's Leadership Symposium are awarded to current Women Leaders in College Sports members who demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Applicants must complete an application form, which includes submission of a brief essay (250 words or less).

Scholarship includes: registration, meals, lodging, curriculum materials ($125 value)

Institute for Administrative Advancement (IAA)

Scholarships for the the NCAA/Women Leaders in College Sports Institute for Administrative Advancement are awarded to current Women Leaders in College Sports members who demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Applicants must complete an application form, which includes submission of a brief essay (250 words or less).

Scholarship includes: registration, meals, lodging, curriculum materials ($500 value)


For questions please contact Kara Hess