Thank you for applying for the 2026 Leadership Development Institute! We look forward to welcoming another cohort of CCCU professionals committed to the work of Christian higher education. Please answer the following questions to submit your application to LDI. If you have any questions, please reach out to Wanda Velez at wvelez@cccu.org.

In addition to completing this form, please have your 2 references email their letters of recommendation to Wanda Velez at wvelez@cccu.org.

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* 2. First Name

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* 3. Last Name

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* 4. Position

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* 5. Institution

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* 6. Email Address

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* 7. Cell Phone Number

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* 8. How many years have you worked in higher education?

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* 9. How did you hear about LDI?

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* 10. Describe your higher education leadership experience in faculty and/or administrative roles, indicating evidence of increasing areas of responsibility.

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* 11. What qualities do you believe are essential for effective leadership in Christian higher education, and how do you seek to cultivate these qualities in yourself?

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* 12. Identify and briefly describe three individuals who have been, or have the potential to be, professional mentors to you in higher education. Explain what characteristics have led you to include each of these three individuals (e.g., attributes and abilities you deem to be important in such a mentor) and note what current relationship, if any, you have with each of these individuals.

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* 13. Describe briefly your professional, personal, and spiritual goals for the next 3-5 years as you consider the possibility of administrative leadership in Christian higher education including those areas that you perceive need strengthening as you consider future leadership roles. Please incorporate preliminary thinking about the components that might be important to you in a shadowing experience and year-long Professional Development Plan.

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* 14. What do you see as the most pressing challenges facing Christian higher education today, and how might you contribute to addressing them?

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* 15. Please upload your CV or resume.

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