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NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement

Apply to Attend the 2012 NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement

The NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement (IAA) is the premier "level one" leadership development program for women in intercollegiate athletics administration. An engaging faculty, including athletics administrators representing all NCAA divisions and pioneers in women’s athletics, conduct informative, interactive sessions ranging from the history of women in athletics, Title IX and legal issues to diversity, managerial leadership, and fundraising.

2012 INSTITUTE DATES

  • East: June 3-7 in Atlanta (Dolce Atlanta Peachtree Hotel)
  • West: June 14-18 in Denver (Inverness Hotel & Conference Center)


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Provide education and information on the History of Women's Athletics and Title IX;
  • Prepare female athletics administrators to manage issues currently facing intercollegiate athletics administrators;
  • Improve leadership skills;
  • Develop management skills;
  • Enhance self-actualization and awareness.
     

SELECTION PROCESS
Those interested in attending a NCAA/NACWAA IAA Institute must complete an online application no later than Friday, March 2. All completed applications are then reviewed by the NACWAA Education & Professional Development Committee. Selections are made based on ensuring diversity in age, administrative duties, division, ethnicity, and geographic location. Applicants must also submit a written essay describing professional goals and commitment to providing opportunities for women in athletics. All applicants will be notified regarding their standing at the completion of the selection process (approximately March 19). NOTE: 40 participants are selected to attend each NCAA/NACWAA IAA location (total of 80).

INSTITUTE ELIGIBILITY

  • Current NACWAA member;
  • At least two years of intercollegiate athletics administration experience (may be as a coach with administrative duties);
  • Demonstrated commitment to develop professionally in intercollegiate athletics administration.
     

TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition fees are $500 per participant. The tuition fee covers all registration fees, lodging and meal expenses. Two scholarship opportunities are available for NCAA/NACWAA IAA are (multiple awardees for each scholarship):

  1. NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement Tuition Fee Waiver: This scholarship is used solely for tuition for current NACWAA members who cannot otherwise afford to attend the NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement.
  2. NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement Division III Scholarship: This scholarship is used solely for tuition and travel, and is open to current NACWAA members working in Division III athletics to attend the NCAA/NACWAA IAA at either location.


Apply now for an NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement scholarship.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTES
NCAA/NACWAA IAA has been described as an empowering experience that provides the tools to enhance participants’ marketability, professional status and knowledge. View the 2011 NCAA/NACWAA IAA Session Outcomes.

Formerly NACWAA/HERS, the institutes will celebrate their 18th year in 2012. Due to the continued success of NCAA/NACWAA IAA, there are now more than 1,100 institute graduates. Seventy-eight women participated in the 2011 NCAA/NACWAA IAA:

  • 2011 West: June 2-6 in Denver (Inverness Conference Center, Englewood, CO)

View 2011 West graduates list and photo album

  • East: June 12-16 in Atlanta (Dolce Atlanta Peachtree Hotel, Atlanta, GA)

View 2011 East graduates list and photo album