Certificate in Strengths Approaches to Higher Education Leadership and Student Success

Purpose of the Certificate Program:

The certificate in strengths-oriented higher education are designed to assist higher education leaders, practitioners, and faculty to create, implement, and assess strengths-oriented programs on their campuses in order to enhance the success and persistence of their students. Intended to deepen the knowledge of the strengths philosophy, its conceptual framework within positive psychology, and the aspects of strengths-oriented programming that contribute to positive outcomes for students, the certificate will enable participants to serve their campuses more effectively as educators and leaders.

Participants may take any single course/seminar or they may pursue a certificate in strengths-oriented higher education.

 Description:

This general-purpose certification in strengths-oriented higher education is geared to non-degree seeking individuals who desire a deeper understanding of the effect that a strengths philosophy has on developing leaders and promoting student success. The certificate includes two different weekend sessions.

Session One: Strengths-Oriented Leadership

This session covers:

• Building highly effective teams
• Strengths-oriented supervision
• Developing psychological capital
• Shaping a strengths culture
• Managing change from a strengths perspective

Format:

Two days: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Individuals may choose locations and sequence of classes to accommodate their schedules.

Cost: $500 per session

CEU Credits Awarded: 3 credits for each session

Event and Lodging Details:

This event will be held at:

Springhill Suites Los Angeles LAX/Manhattan Beach

14620 Aviation Boulevard

Hawthorne, CA 90250

Phone: (310) 727-9595

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxhw-springhill-suites-los-angeles-lax-manhattan-beach/

Standard rooms are $119.00 per night

A limited number of rooms are being held for attendees until Dec. 15, 2009. Book before Dec. 15, 2009 and ask for the Azusa Pacific University rate. Call 1-888-287-9400 for reservations.

Cancellation Policy:

• 75% of registration fee refunded if cancelled 30 days prior to the event
• 50% of registration fee refunded if cancelled 15 days prior to the event
• 0% of registration fee refunded if cancelled less than 15 days prior to the event