The ASU Enrollment Leadership Institute (ELI) is a year-long leadership development program powered by Academic Enterprise Enrollment that is designed to support and grow the next generation of enrollment leaders at Arizona State University.
The institute is a selective program open to emerging leaders in any unit within Academic Enterprise Enrollment, including Academic Enterprise Communications, Admission Services, Financial Aid and Scholarship Services, International Students and Scholars Center, Pat Tillman Veterans Center, and University Registrar Services.
A cohort of no more than 15 rising leaders will be chosen to join the program.
Nominations and self-nominations are currently being accepted. The deadline to nominate a colleague or yourself is Friday, June 14, 2024.
A year of learning, connection and professional growth
During the course of the Enrollment Leadership Institute program, participants will have mentorship opportunities with university enrollment leaders, and participate in quarterly workshops with curriculum specifically designed to prepare them for enrollment management leadership.
The program will include social opportunities that expose the ELI cohort to new ideas from inside and outside of ASU. Connections will be made with enrollment leaders throughout and beyond ASU through virtual and travel experiences.
Expenses associated with ELI, including travel, will be covered by AEE.
Shaped through the lens of Academic Enterprise Enrollment’s Core Values, the ASU Charter and ASU’s Design Aspirations, ELI is dedicated to your growth as a dynamic professional at the heart of a service-minded organization.
Academic Enterprise Enrollment core values
Make the human connection
We commit to listen, offer empathy and show compassion.
Drive success with teamwork
We solve problems with collaboration and creativity.
Promote a thriving community
We recognize work-life balance and embrace our individual differences.
Go above and beyond
We share our time, talents and expertise to make an impact in all that we do.
See the extraordinary through our efforts
We support those who are pursuing their dreams.
Lead with respect and positive intent in every situation
We communicate openly, genuinely and with transparency.
What you will learn
ELI has two overarching goals — to develop each participant as a leader and to grow the strategic enrollment management capacity of each participant. The instruction and content of ELI will focus on leadership and strategic enrollment management.
AEE Leadership
- Leadership and management
- Management skills and best practices
- Career development
- Diversity, global community and principled innovation
Strategic Enrollment Management
- Enrollment planning
- Data-driven practices
- Student success and persistence
- Student finances and support
What makes an ideal candidate?
- At least four years of full-time employment service at ASU.
- A demonstrated commitment to AEE’s Core Values and the ASU Charter.
- Significant potential for career advancement.
- An interest in growing professionally and with a network of peers.
Supervisory experience is not required to be nominated.
Candidates should clearly demonstrate how this program will support their growth within Academic Enterprise Enrollment.
Nomination process
There are two opportunities for nomination:
- Nominate a coworker: If you have a colleague in Academic Enterprise Enrollment who would benefit from ELI, please nominate them.
- Nominate yourself: If you believe that ELI can support your growth, we encourage you to nominate yourself and share how this program will support your career aspirations.
Nomination deadline
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, June 14.
Invitations to selected candidates will be sent no later than the week of July 1. An orientation session will be held in late July and a schedule of the workshops will be provided at that time.
Participation requirements
- Upon selection and approval by your supervisor and/or unit leader, participants must commit to a year-long experience, beginning in July 2024, and are expected to attend all scheduled in-person workshops, complete assigned readings and pre-work, and meet with a mentor or group leader.
- ELI members will be required to participate in day-long workshops dedicated to this institute. We anticipate four or five workshops over the course of the program.
- Other ad-hoc meeting opportunities or conference attendance will be made available to participants, but without the requirement of attendance, if impracticable.
ELI cohort of 2025
Archana Vannela
Tracy Lewis
Jennifer Litten
Steven Tokos
Erin Singla
Mario Gorla
Rozita Smith
Jennifer Adam
Leticia Vidana
Rebecca Berkowitz
Maria Drury
Connor Thomson