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CLA Conference Application
This is a small, working conference for center leaders actively solving operational challenges.
Applications are reviewed to ensure a high-quality, focused group.
Full Name
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Institution
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Title
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Email (.edu)
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What best describes your role?
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A
Director
B
Associate/Assistant Director
C
Program Manager
D
Academic Director
E
Faculty
F
Other
How long have you been in this role?
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A
Less than a year
B
1-3 years
C
4-6 years
D
7-9 years
E
10+ years
Which best describes your center or program?
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A
Early-stage (building)
B
Established but evolving
C
Mature/well-resourced
Where is your center or program primarily housed?
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A
College/school of business
B
Engineering/other college or school
C
Provost or President's office
D
Shared across multiple units
E
Independent center or institute
F
Other
How many full time staff do you have?
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A
I'm solo
B
2-3
C
4-6
D
7+
Approximate annual budget
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A
Less than $50k
B
$50k-$100k
C
$100k-$250k
D
$250k-$500k
E
More than $500k
What is the most important problem you are trying to solve right now?
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Why is this problem difficult to solve?
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How urgent is this problem for you?
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A
Immediate (needs action now)
B
Important (next 3–6 months)
C
Exploratory
If you had to simplify this to one core issue, what is it?
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What would a successful outcome from this conference look like?
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Are you comfortable receiving direct, candid feedback from peers?
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A
Yes
B
No
C
Somewhat
Are you willing to actively contribute to discussions and problem-solving sessions?
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A
Yes
B
No
Anything else we should know?
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