Middle Management Institute
Details for the 2025 Middle Management Institute will be available March 2025.
This three-day, two-night event is geared toward admissions professionals in supervisory roles or those preparing to move beyond entry-level positions. The Middle Management Institute will focus on advancing leadership skills through dynamic educational sessions and collaborative learning experiences.
July 30 - August 1, 2025
University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, Washington
The PNACAC MMI will be held concurrently with the PNACAC Summer Institute.
Program questions? Email the Professional Development Co-Chairs with any questions.
Registration Fees & Details
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Placeholder Registration: We will allow institutions to register for a seat before they have identified who will attend, in order to meet early bird pricing deadlines. No refunds will be provided 30 days prior to the event, though registration may be transferred to another person in your office.
Refund Policy: Cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to PNACAC at admin@pnacac.org no later than 30 days prior to the start of MMI. A $50 processing fee will be deducted from the cost of your registration.
Registration or payment questions? Please contact Ann Nault, PNACAC Executive Assistant, admin@pnacac.org.
Scholarships to Attend
PNACAC is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to make these programs accessible to a wider range of members. This scholarship will cover the registration fee, which includes lodging on campus and meals during the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
The program is for rising admission professionals who are no longer new, and are ready for the next step in their careers. Good candidates for Middle Management have between 3-10 years of admissions experience and are considering their longevity within the admissions or enrollment management profession.
What is the format?
A combination of:
Interactive workshops
Panel discussions
Informal discussion and networking
A dedicated Slack channel just for your cohort to continue conversations after the Institute
What are the learning outcomes/takeaways?
You will take away new and strengthened relationships with colleagues in the profession
You will leave with a deeper understanding of future professional development needs
You will leave with a stronger skillset as a manager and developing your team
What is included?
On-campus lodging: single room with shared bathroom
Six meals (one dinner on your own)
Note-taking materials and handouts
A dedicated Slack channel just for your cohort to continue conversations after the Institute
Sample themes:
Leadership and communication strategies
Developing and growing your career in middle management
Critical thinking and problem solving through a management viewpoint
Networking with university leaders
Addressing workplace challenges through positive action