Higher Education

Professional Development

College Board proudly supports the leadership and professional growth of higher education members through opportunities to build essential skills, forge lasting connections, and advance careers at every stage.

Enrollment Leadership Academy

Ideal for experienced admissions and financial aid professionals with 5-10 years of experience, ELA is a year-long program focused on leadership skills, strategic enrollment management, and developing the next generation of enrollment leaders. 

From a Participant:

"Enrollment Leadership Academy (ELA) has given me the network and the know-how to continue advancing my career in higher education. I feel empowered and emboldened to advocate for myself and become a strategic enrollment leader. It's also refreshing to hear from experienced leaders and know that they had similar issues and experiences as they moved up the ladder!"

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Enrollment Management Institute

The College Board’s Enrollment Management Institute (EMI) is a premier, year-long national leadership development program designed for experienced admissions and financial aid professionals—particularly unit heads such as executive directors, enrollment deans, or AVPs—who report directly to their institution’s chief enrollment officer. EMI equips participants to lead strategic change and drive institutional impact in both current and future leadership roles.

From a Participant:

“EMI helped me elevate my strategic thinking and gave me the language and structure to communicate more effectively with institutional leadership. The curriculum and peer network challenged me to think beyond day-to-day operations and focus on long-term planning, data analysis, and measurable outcomes. It has absolutely strengthened my impact as a higher ed professional.”

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Emerging Leader Conference Scholarship

Nominate a staff member with five or fewer years of experience in enrollment management who might professionally benefit from attending one of College Board’s premier national conferences.

From a Scholarship Recipient:

“This scholarship is an awesome way for individuals to attend a conference beneficial to their career that they might not have been able to otherwise. I am so appreciative of all of the thought and hard work that goes into executing such a process and connecting a group, like ours, before and during the event.”

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Emerging Leader Scholars

National Events

Mark your calendars and join your peers at College Board national events throughout the year, including Forum, AP Annual Conference, Prepárate™, A Dream Deferred™, NASAI, and more.

  1. 2025

    JUN 4 - JUN 6, 2025

    Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI)

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  2. 2025

    JUN 22 - JUN 23, 2025

    PowerFAIDS™ User Conference

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  3. 2025

    JUL 16 - JUL 19, 2025

    Advanced Placement Annual Conference

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  4. 2025

    NOV 5 - NOV 7, 2025

    College Board Forum

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  5. 2026

    JAN 11 - 13, 2026

    Higher Ed Colloquium

    Save the Date: Join us at the Westin Hilton Head Island in Hilton Head, SC., January 11-13, 2026.

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  6. 2026

    MAR 16 - 18, 2026

    A Dream Deferred - The Future of African American Education

    The A Dream Deferred conference, held in conjunction with the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conference, convenes attendees to discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to make a difference for African American students.

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  7. 2026

    APR 13 - APR 15, 2026

    Prepárate - Educating Latinos for the Future of America

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Governance & Member Leadership

College Board is a mission-driven, member-led nonprofit guided by elected trustees and national and regional assemblies.

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Access and Opportunity Collaborative

Access essential tools and insights to help your institution shape policies that expand educational opportunity.

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Enrollment Solutions Events

Join webinars, trainings, and events designed to enhance your institution’s recruitment and enrollment strategy.

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