
Developing the “next generation” of great leaders in our state.
The GACE Leadership Institute was established to help GACE members learn the governance of the association, enhance leadership skills and increase involvement in the association. Selected participants will learn different approaches, tools and methods to be a successful leader in our association. Participants will also learn about the structure of GACE and what it takes to be a leader by serving as volunteers on a GACE committee.
The goal of GLI is to prepare GACE members for GACE Leadership and beyond. Whether this is through moving into a committee chair role, executive board role or something entirely different. Our goal is to work with our participants to help successfully launch the into the next phase of their leadership journey. The program is intended to provide GACE colleagues with professional development that can further their own careers.
GLI participation is open to:
- Individuals who have been GACE members for at least 6 months and/or have volunteer with a GACE committee
- GACE current career services and employer members
- Individuals interested in progressing to the next level of leadership in GACE or their current careers
- Individuals with the ability and willingness to commit to the entire webinar learning modules
Individuals with the ability and willingness to shadow a GACE Committee
Sample Learning Modules
Leadership IQ
The Nuts and Bolts of GACE
Managing a Budget
How to Run an Effective Meeting
The Keys to Conflict Management
Becoming a GACE Leader
GLI Cohort Session Dates. All meetings are at 12:00 pm (Noon)
November 6
- December 4
- December 18
- January 15
- January 29
- February 12
2026 - 2027 GLI Recruitment opens on August 10!
2026 - 2027 Application Period
Application opens: August 10th
Application window: August 10th – September 30th
Application deadline: September 30th
Application review: September 30th - October 2nd
Participants presented to board: October Board Meeting
Decision/Notification to GLI participants: Week of Oct 19th
GLI 2026-2027 class announced: November Newsletter
Questions, contact Charles Howard at charleshoward@clayton.edu