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A forward-looking initiative to design a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable campus housing profession.

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Developing the Future Leaders Today.

ACUHO-I believes that we are stronger when we incorporate diverse viewpoints and facilitate experiences that promote equitable and inclusive opportunities. Since 2019, the ACUHO-I Leadership Academy has hosted professional cohorts to promote involvement for underrepresented populations within the membership by exploring topics related to the Association, the profession, and individual personal development.

The ACUHO-I Leadership Academy is an opportunity for housing and residence life professionals with 5-7 years of experience from historically marginalized communities to gain leadership skills and experience that translates to positions on their home campuses and within the Association’s volunteer leadership pipeline. Cohort members experience personal and professional growth through coaching calls, monthly meetings, mentorship experiences, and other intentional professional development opportunities.  

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2025 Leadership Academy

Applications are Open

The 2025 cohort will include 10-12 participants who will engage in a 12-month academy experience (May 2025-April 2026), which will include coaching calls, monthly meetings, mentorship experiences, and other intentional professional development opportunities designed to foster professional growth and a greater sense of belonging within the field and Association.

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2025 Applicant Criteria

  • 5-7 years of experience in residence life 
  • Identification with a historically marginalized community 
  • Supervisor approval to participate in the 12-month program (May 2025-April 2026)
  • Support to attend the 2025 Campus Home. LIVE! experience June 28- July 1st in Columbus, Ohio (limited scholarship dollars will be available)

2025 Application Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline*: December 20, 2024 | 11:59 p.m. ET (US)
  • Final Deadline: January 17, 2025 | 11:59 p.m. ET (US)

*Priority consideration will be given to applicants who submit their applications by the priority deadline, but we encourage all interested individuals to apply by the final deadline

2024 Leadership Academy Cohort

Monica Cuello
Magdalena Gracia
Elliot Hail-Langner
Lynn Huynh
MJ Miller

Keeyana Talley
Tyron Thomas
Stephanie Tillman
Marrese Whitsett Jr
Dylan Wilkes

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