Advancing Leaders Institute
July 9-12, 2025
Advancing Leaders Institute: UCLA
This convening is tailored for California Community College vice presidents, vice chancellors, and other senior leaders from across the state who aspire to CEO positions or who are CEO-curious.
Arrival and Hotel:
Address | Luskin Conference Center |425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095| (855) 522-8252 | Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Arrival: Wheelhouse has reserved a block of rooms July 9th – 12th. You will receive the link to reserve your room, or you may contact Jacqui Zuniga-Dunkin at jzunigadunkin@ucdavis.edu. We ask that everyone complete their reservations by May 30th to receive the UC discount rate.
Parking: Luskin Conference Center and Parking Structure 8 Rates
Departure: The last session will end by 2:00 PM on July 12th, so please be sure to plan your travel so that you can remain on site until at least 2:00 PM.
Institute Overview and Agenda:
We will have a welcome reception and dinner, followed by a facilitated opening circle. The next three days will feature a range of sessions around adaptive and strategic leadership, self-care, and learning from elders and colleagues. Sessions are punctuated by good food, opportunities for walking, and informal conversations among peers.
Wednesday, July 9th, 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM | Opening Reception, Dinner, Opening Circle
Thursday, July 10th, 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM | Sessions
Friday, July 11th 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM | Sessions
Friday, July 11th 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM | Dinner
Saturday, July 12th 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM | Sessions
Important Information and Resources:
The final agenda with course descriptions and assignments can be viewed here.
Wheelhouse Contact: Please call or email Jacqui Zuniga-Dunkin | jzunigadunkin@ucdavis.edu | 530-574-9367 with any questions.
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