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Academy Overview

Participants will receive access to an exclusive online community discussion board and participate in five live cohort meetings. The cohort meetings will serve as a place to review module learnings, address attendee questions, assess application of content to your programs and support in the progress toward the final capstone project. Note: schedule is subject to change.

 

Cohort Orientation

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

3-4 p.m. CT

Live Cohort Meeting Agenda:

  • Introductions
  • Curriculum overview
  • Capstone overview and discussion of the critical program challenge
  • Preview of pre-work for Live Cohort Meeting #1
Office Hours

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

3-4 p.m. CT

  • Join the AACVPR Leadership Development Academy course directors to ask questions and get guidance regarding participants' capstone projects
  • This open forum is not required, but highly recommended
Cohort Meeting #1
March/April 2026

Pre-Work:

  • Complete Module 1: Foundations of Management
  • Complete Module 2: Financial Management Basics
  • Review 3-4 faculty-provided pre-work activities, including review of any videos and articles
  • Respond to 2-3 discussion post questions as posed by faculty

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 12-1:30 p.m. CT |  Live Cohort Meeting Agenda:

  • Review and discuss Module 1 & 2 content with faculty by breaking out into two discussion groups
  • Preview of pre-work for Live Cohort Meeting #2
  • Support with general questions regarding the capstone project
Cohort Meeting #2
April/May 2026

Pre-Work:

  • Complete Module 3: Compliance and Accreditation
  • Complete Module 4: Outcomes and Quality Improvement
  • Review faculty-provided pre-work activities, including review of any videos and articles
  • Respond to 2-3 discussion post questions as posed by faculty

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 2-3:30 p.m. CT | Live Cohort Meeting Agenda:

  • Review and discuss Module 3 & 4 content with module faculty by breaking out into two discussion groups
  • Preview of pre-work for Live Cohort Meeting #3
  • Support with general questions regarding the capstone project
Office Hours

Thursday, May 28, 2026

3-4 p.m. CT

  • Join the AACVPR Leadership Development Academy course directors for a final opportunity to ask questions and get guidance regarding participants' capstone projects
  • This open forum is not required, but highly recommended
Cohort Meeting #3
May/June 2026

Pre-Work:

  • Complete Module 5: Marketing and Outreach
  • Complete Module 6: Data Analytics and Technology Integration
  • Review faculty-provided pre-work activities, including review of any videos and articles
  • Complete pre-program survey to specify what data analytics and technology you are currently using
  • Respond to 2-3 discussion post questions as posed by faculty

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 3-4:30 p.m. CT |  Live Cohort Meeting Agenda:

  • Review and discuss Module 5 & 6 content with module faculty by breaking out into two discussion groups
  • Preview of pre-work for Live Cohort Meeting #4
  • Support with general questions regarding the capstone project
Cohort Meeting #4
June/July 2026

Pre-Work:

  • Complete Module 7: Human Resources and Team Management
  • Complete Module 8: Leading Teams
  • Review faculty-provided pre-work activities, including review of any videos and articles
  • Respond to 2-3 discussion post questions as posed by faculty

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 10-11:30 a.m. CT | Live Cohort Meeting Agenda:

  • Review and discuss Module 6 & 7 content with module faculty by breaking out into two discussion groups
  • Preview of graduation and capstone presentations
  • Support with general questions regarding the capstone project
Program Graduation
September 30, 2026 Upon successful completion of the AACVPR Leadership Development Academy, participants will be publicly acknowledged at the 41st Annual Meeting, taking place September 30 to October 2, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Moreover, they will receive a certificate of completion, garner widespread recognition from the association and accumulate a plethora of professional development tools and resources.

Office Hours

Join the AACVPR Leadership Development Academy course directors to ask your burning questions and acquire guidance on your capstone project. Please note these open forums are not required, but highly recommended. 

  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Thursday, May 28, 2026

Progress Reports

Mid-Course Report - Due May 29, 2026

Submit a 250-word reflection report for review by the Course Directors. When submitting, participants will have a chance to express interest in being considered for a presentation during the 41st  AACVPR Annual Meeting breakout session.

Final Summary Report & Capstone Roadmap - Due July 31, 2026

Submit final summary report and capstone roadmap for review by the Course Directors. 

Graduation and Reception

Upon successful completion of the AACVPR Leadership Development Academy, participants will be publicly acknowledged at the 41st  Annual Meeting, taking place September 30 to October 2, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Moreover, they will receive a certificate of completion, garner widespread recognition from the association and accumulate a plethora of professional development tools and resources.

 

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