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Michigan ACE Women’s Network Mentorship Program Welcomes 11th Cohort
September 11, 2026
The Michigan ACE Women’s Network Senior-Level Leadership Job Shadow Program began its eleventh year with an orientation for mentors and mentees on September 11, 2026. This formal mentorship program provides mid-level women leaders who aspire to a senior-level positions the opportunity to enhance their professional knowledge and skills with the guidance of a senior staff leader who serves as their mentor. The virtual orientation was held to introduce the mentors and mentees and review the program purpose, structure, and expectations. Participants indicated they are enthusiastic about the opportunity to gain impactful mentorship for the upcoming year.
The Shadow Program boasts an impressive history of 48 University presidents or senior leaders who have served as hosts from 30 different institutions, including community colleges and public and private institutions. The 57 mentees have hailed from 26 different Michigan institutions and have served in a variety of mid-level positions. Read the full press release here.
Michigan ACE Women’s Network Mentorship Celebrates 10th Year
October 13, 2025
The 2025-26 academic year, brings the celebration of the tenth year of the Michigan ACE Women’s Network Senior-Level Leadership Job Shadow Program. This formal mentorship program provides mid-level women leaders who aspire to a senior-level positions the opportunity to enhance their professional knowledge and skills with the guidance of a senior staff leader who serves as their mentor.
The Shadow Program boasts an impressive history of 42 senior leaders who have served as hosts from 28 different institutions, including community colleges and public and private institutions. The 51 mentees have hailed from 24 different Michigan institutions and have served in a variety of mid-level positions. for more, click here.
LCC to host MI-ACE Network annual conference
June 6, 2025
The theme for 2025 is EmpowerED: Break Barriers and Influence Change
The annual professional conference for Michigan women working in higher education will take place on June 16-17, hosted by Lansing Community College at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. For the full press release, click here.
Michigan ACE Women’s Network Mentorship Launches 9th Year
October 24, 2024
With the start of the 2024-25 academic year, the Michigan ACE Women’s Network proudly embarks on its ninth year of the Senior-Level Leadership Job Shadow Program. Read the full press release here.