2024 Summer Institute

The Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT) is an association of innovative higher ed CEOs who are committed to transforming their organizations in the face of unprecedented challenges and change. AFIT supports this work by exposing our members to world-class innovators and "next" practices, fostering a collaborative team learning environment, and offering exclusive CEO networking opportunities.

Our mission would not be possible without our sponsors

Innovative Models & Practices

“AFIT allows our team to learn innovative models and practices from thought leaders outside of higher ed as well as our colleagues nationally to better serve our community and students.”

– Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor
Alamo Colleges District, TX
(2023 Bellwether Award Winner, 2021 Aspen Prize Winner, 2018 Baldrige Recipient)

Collaborative Team Learning

"AFIT stimulates organizational change through a unique team-based learning approach and partners with organizations outside of the higher ed sector to broaden the scope of our learning."

- Dr. Roger Stanford, President
Western Technical College, WI
(2023 Aspen Prize Semi-Finalist)

CEO Networking

"As Arizona Western College looks to move from good to great, I believe AFIT can help us get there. As a first-time president, I benefit professionally from being involved with AFIT's network of forward-thinking CEOs."

– Dr. Daniel Corr, President
Arizona Western College College, AZ
(2023 Bellwether Finalist)