Feb 2, 2010 8:59:32 AM

The NCAA and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators have activated the online application for the NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement and NCAA/NACWAA Leadership Enhancement Institute.

Registration will be open on the NACWAA Web site until February 19.

The NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement in the West region will be June 3-7 in Englewood, Colorado. The East site is Peachtree City, Georgia, June 11-15. The 2010 NCAA / NACWAA Leadership Enhancement Institute is in Denver July 12-16.

In a cost-savings move, tuition to the NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement (formerly known as NACWAA/HERS) will decrease from $2,250 to $250 for all NCAA divisions. The NCAA/NACWAA Leadership Enhancement Institute tuition will decrease from $1,100 to $500 for all NCAA institution participants.

NCAA grants also are available for participants.

The NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative Advancement is a management-training program designed for coaches and administrators in intercollegiate athletics administration. This Level I program is offered twice annually. The programming mission is to retain women and provide tools to enhance graduates' marketability and professional skills. Those interested can apply at https://www.nacwaa.org/?page_id=2300.

The NCAA/NACWAA Leadership Enhancement Institute provides advanced educational opportunities and professional development for NCAA/NACWAA Institute graduates who are looking for more in-depth training in designated areas of athletics administration. Topics include management/leadership styles, budget/finance/fund-raising strategies, career-enhancement skills and other contemporary issues. The format includes practical applications, case studies and interactive activities. Those interested can apply at https://www.nacwaa.org/?page_id=2293