Each July, the Institute hosts a four-day seminar providing an opportunity for administrators 和 leaders at Catholic colleges 和 universities around the globe to interact with scholars 和 practitioners addressing issues faced by Catholic higher education.
2024 Seminar
Administrative leaders from around the globe gather annually 和 ask questions about the mission, culture, 和 policies of Catholic institutions of higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions
The seminar is designed for administrative leaders at Catholic institutions such as presidents, provosts, vice-presidents, 院长, mission officers, major program directors, 和 others in positions responsible for institutional mission 和 identity. The Institute has attracted administrators from Catholic colleges 和 universities across the United States, Australia, South America, Belize, 加拿大, 台湾, 加纳, Guatemala, the Philippines, 海地, 和 South Africa.
- What does it mean to be a Catholic college or university in the 21st century?
- How do we animate a Catholic campus culture?
- What role does the Catholic intellectual tradition play to inform curriculum 和 intellectual life?
- What defines the nature of the relationships 和 the appropriate practices between institutions of Catholic higher education 和 the Church?
- What are the implications of increased lay leadership in Catholic colleges 和 universities?
- How does Catholic social 和 moral teaching inform campus culture, policies 和 curriculum?
- How do we assess the mission?
The comprehensive fee is $2,500 和 includes registration, tuition, all Institute-related materials, room 和 board, 和 special events. A limited number of partial grants may be awarded based upon indicated financial need. Applicants seeking financial assistance are asked to contact Dr. Michael James at 617-552-0763.
Because of the collegial nature of the Institute, participants reside at Boston College's Connors Family Retreat 和 Conference Center in Dover, MA, approximately 30 minutes away from the Boston College campus. Private baths are available 和 linens are provided. Participants are asked to provide their own toiletries. The Institute staff will secure participants' accomodations at the Connors Center.
If arriving before Sunday or departing after Friday, the participant needs to make their own accommodations outside of the Connors Family Retreat 和 Conference Center.
All meals for the week are provided with the exception of Wednesday evening for participants to explore Boston. The daily schedule will designate the times 和 locations for each meal. Every evening, refreshments will be available.
No. Travel accommodations to 和 from the Institute should be arranged by the participant. Boston taxis provide a convenient, though expensive, method of transportation to 和 from the Connors Family Retreat 和 Conference Center in Dover.
- Metro Cab of Boston : 617-782-5500
- Boston Cab : 617-536-5010
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Participants are required to bring 和 use laptops 和 tablet devices. Devices will be used to access the Institute Canvas site (schedule, readings, contact information) 和 other necessary materials throughout the Institute. Charging devices for electronics are not provided by Boston College.
The internet is accessible on all wifi-compatible devices using the Boston College network. Instructions for connecting to the network will be included in the Institute folder on the Canvas site.
Participants will be sent an email invitation with login credentials to the Institute Canvas site one month prior to the event in order to acces a schedule for each day 和 all necessary literature provided by Institute faculty. The email address that participants provide as part of their application will be their username. Participants are instructed to enter their login credentials to gain access to the Institute Canvas site.
Business casual attire is suggested for the duration of the Institute.
Meet the Institute Director
Michael James, Ph.D.
Institute Director
Michael James is the director of the Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education 和 a full-time lecturer in the Boston College Master of Arts (M.A.) of Higher Education program where he coordinates the degree concentration in Spirituality, Faith 和 Formation in Higher Education.
He also teaches the three-credit course Catholic Higher Education: Administration & Leadership for Boston College students enrolled in the Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education program who elected to complete a concentration in Catholic Higher Education. Students in this optional concentration will attend the annual Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education during their final summer residency, providing an opportunity to network with the international Catholic administrator community.
Prior to his appointment at Boston College, Michael served as the Vice President for research 和 professional development with the Association of Catholic Colleges 和 Universities in Washington, DC, 和 as the Senior Officer 和 Dean of Student Affairs 和 Enrollment Management at Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota. He has held a variety of student-service administrative positions in admissions, financial aid, 和 residence life at both Indiana University 和 the University of Notre Dame. Michael James is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where he studied Theology 和 Psychology. He earned his M.A. 和 Ph.D. in philosophy of education, 和 educational policy studies 和 higher education administration from the Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
He is formerly the Chief-Editor of the research journal, Journal of Catholic Education 和 co-editor for the academic journal, Claritas: A Journal of Culture 和 Dialogue. Michael lectures internationally on topics including: educational leadership; institutional mission 和 strategic planning 和 spirituality, faith 和 the college student experience. Dr. James is a recipient of the Outst和ing Contribution to Scholarship Award bestowed by the Jesuit Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Michael’s most recent book publications include Education’s Highest Aim: Teaching 和 Learning Through a Spirituality of Communion. 2010. New City Press: Hyde Park, NY. 和 5 Steps to Effective Student Leadership. 2014. New City Press: Hyde Park, NY.