Retain & Exit

How do schools retain top talent and ensure that employees who are ready for another challenge move on?

Retaining staff and managing exits is as important as hiring. Schools should support growth and help employees live their purpose. By creating a community of belonging, schools are more likely to retain talented staff.​

Peer Learning Opportunities


Academic Leader Cohorts

This popular member benefit, which is included with schools' membership, offers Academic Leaders the chance to gather for informal conversations on topics they have in common with peers in similar roles in schools across the country.

Association Research Assistant


When you ask the Association Research Assistant a question, you’ll get a brief answer with the big ideas to consider. Plus, you’ll get links to the top Association courses, articles, & videos for a dive into the topic. 

Resources & Insights


Identifying Talent On Campus

How can you identify talent equitably and effectively? Focus on the traits that help early-career educators make the transition to leadership

Love Where You Work

“Stay interviews”are frequently cited as an important retention tool. Academic Leaders can learn three questions that will help them better understand how employees view their roles and encourage retention, engagement, and inclusion.

Resource Library

There’s more helpful insights from members and the Association in our member library.

Association programming and resources provide new ways of thinking about the recruiting and hiring process at your school. Everything is included in a school's membership and all Academic Leaders are able to participate.