About the Academy

WSCUC is pleased to announce the 15th cohort of the Accreditation Leadership Academy (ALA) for 2025-2026. This 10-month professional development program embodies WSCUC’s commitment to inquiry and innovation, designed to enhance leadership and analytical skills, deepen understanding of accreditation, explore significant issues in higher education, and foster professional networks. Applications open on April 1.

The Academy takes place from July 2025 to April 2026 with three multi-day in-person meetings, and seven virtual meetings:

In Person Meetings:

September 9-11, 2025 in Newport Beach, CA
October 28-30, 2025 in Marina del Rey, CA
January 27-29, 2026 in Berkeley, CA

Virtual Meetings:

July, August, November, December, February, March, April