Events
2027 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute
January 8, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - February 5, 2027 @ 3:30 pm CST
2027 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute
VIRTUAL EVENT for those with 5+ years experience interested in deepening their leadership skills
8, 15, 22, 29 January and 5 February 2027
For those desiring to grow their authentic leadership, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well.
Going into its 28th year, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an ACPA educational program for those who have been in the student affairs field for five or more years or are a departmental director. The Institute guides those desiring to grow their authentic leadership, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well.
The Institute, named for Donna Bourassa, Ed.D. former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession.
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
MMI 2026 will be offered as 5 virtual sessions in January/February 2027:
- Friday, 8 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
- Friday, 15 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
- Friday, 22 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
- Friday, 29 January • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
- Friday, 5 February • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
INSTITUTE FEATURES
- Dynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to effect positive change.
- A highly interactive and engaging learning environment including individual and group activities, panels, presentations, case studies and small and large group discussions.
- A cohort model supports personal and professional transformation and connections with colleagues after the Institute.
- In depth discussions and reflections facilitated through mentor groups.
- Each year a reception is hosted at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants
Registration Information
Registrants are encouraged, but not required, to register for both the Master’s Student Conference and the Grad Connections Program.
Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026
- $219
Rate after 11 December 2026
- $319
membership must be active through end of program on 5 February 2027
Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026
- $319
Rates after 11 December 2026
- $419
consider becoming a member of ACPA to save $100 on your registration price!
Take advantage of early registration rates through 11 December 2026
- $99
Rates after 11 December 2026
- $139
flat rate for individuals who must currently reside outside of the continental United States and Hawaii
Membership Rate Agreement
In order to qualify for member rates for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute, membership with ACPA must be valid through 5 February 2027. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 5 February 2027. If it is not active prior to the start of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute you will not be provided with your Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Registrations can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received by 11 December 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. After 11 December 2026, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US $50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The institute may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In these cases the fees will be fully refunded; however ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs or expense, including cancelation/change charges assessed by airline and/or travel agencies.