Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Accreditation Leadership Academy (ALA)?
The ALA is WSCUC’s signature educational program, designed to build accreditation knowledge and leadership skills that address contemporary challenges throughout higher education.
What methodology does it follow?
The methodology used to create the ALA is collaborative by nature and founded in the principles of engagement and inquiry-based learning. By cultivating a professional learning network within each cohort and throughout all ALA alumni, opportunities for ongoing learning and growth in practice will be available to ALA participants.
How will the ALA be delivered?
The ALA will be offered in a hybrid format, combining in-person multi-day sessions with online components to support participants as they develop their skills and knowledge, undertake individual projects, and collaborate on group deliverables. Projects are intended to be flexible in response to a given participant’s individual and institutional needs, professional development goals, and overall workload.
How much does it cost and where are the meetings?
Fees for 2025-26 (Cohort #15) are $6,100 per participant. In addition, each participant is responsible for their own travel and lodging. Cohort 15 participants can take advantage of the ALA’s group hotel rates of $250/night plus tax in Newport Beach and Marina Del Rey, and $220/night plus tax in Berkeley. Meals are included in the ALA fees.
The September and October 2025 meetings and the January 2026 meeting will be 2.5 days (e.g. Tuesday 9am – Thursday 12:30pm) at venues in Northern and Southern California. Participants will receive information about locations and lodging following admission to the ALA.