Individuals involved in college and university business operations and management expressed frustration over lack of time to pursue personal and professional development. Conventional graduate and continuing education programs were not seen as appropriate for furthering their career aspirations. These factors prompted CACUBO to initiate strategic planning to explore educational and professional needs of higher education administrators and the eventual sponsorship of an innovative program to promote "leadership and management" development. The outcome was the creation of the CACUBO Management Institute in 1987, a dynamic and innovative professional development program that has international recognition as "The Program That Builds Leaders!"

The Institute provides training by nationally and internationally renowned faculty. Its uniqueness stems from solid case study work involving group interaction throughout the week. During the program, participants engage in hands-on experiences that offer practical approaches to campus operations and leadership activities. Participants have opportunities to discuss work-related problems and solutions with colleagues who hold similar positions in colleges and universities across the country.

As a bonus, they receive state of the art resource materials for future reference and gain access to a network of associates for continued professional growth. Graduates of the CMI program develop increased resourcefulness, confidence, self-reliance, and willingness to make a difference.

Benefits

The Collegiate Management Institute complements formal college training and work experience for participants to develop new talents, enhance personal satisfaction, and improve individual quality of life on campus and in their communities.

The program is designed to facilitate leadership development by providing:

	Stimulating presentations by nationally recognized faculty from higher education and corporations.
	An interactive community of advisors, faculty, and participants focusing on the application of knowledge to practice.
	A proven instructional program that promotes professional renewal and personal vitality.
	Value-added resource materials to facilitate continued education and quality performance.
	An extensive, active network of associates representing a diverse set of roles and higher education institutions.

Many CMI graduates have reported job promotions and career enhancements at their home institutions after completing the Certificate and Diploma programs.

An advisory team works in concert with faculty to help plan and evaluate course content, lead group discussions, advise participants, and facilitate instructional activities. Institute advisors are Collegiate Management Institute alumni, representing various institutions around the country. CMI graduates are valuable resources to those participating in the program, and their involvement extends opportunities for participants' personal and career development. Additional services are available to CMI participants on the Miami University campus. These include computers in the basements of Flower and Hahne Residence Halls (where Levels I & II participants stay) as well as a convenience store, food court and university bookstore in the Shriver Center. Personal items, and copy, audiovisual and computer services are also available in the Shriver Center.