Apply to the MCLP Class of 2026–2027

Multicultural Leadership Program
Bloomington-Normal • Dallas • Atlanta

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Be a Catalyst for Change.

Program Details

MCLP’s primary location is Bloomington-Normal, where most presenters and the largest cohort are based. We offer hub locations in Dallas and Atlanta. Experiences may vary between hubs. If a hub does not reach the minimum number of five (5) participants, that location will not be available for the 2026–2027 class.

The program topics support the core components of the MCLP curriculum and may include emotional wellness, servant leadership, crucial conversations, public speaking, psychological safety, systems thinking, change management, cultural humility & cultural competence, allyship & social justice, leading with values, leading during turbulent times, and leading with impact.

Hybrid Format
Virtual Thursdays & in-person Saturdays

Program Investment
$1,800 tuition fee. Must be paid before the first session

Graduation
Graduation is held only in Bloomington-Normal; travel costs to attend are the participant’s responsibility.

Attendance
Participants may miss up to 3 sessions;
if exceeded, participants may not be eligible to graduate

Event Date Time Virtual or In-Person
OrientationThursday, August 27, 20265:00 pm – 9:00 pmIn-Person
Retreat Day 1Friday, September 11, 20261:00 pm – 5:00 pmIn-Person
Retreat Day 2Saturday, September 12, 20269:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person
Learning Event 1Thursday, September 24, 20265:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 2Saturday, October 3, 20269:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person
Learning Event 3Thursday, October 15, 20265:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 4Saturday, October 24, 20269:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person
Learning Event 5Thursday, November 5, 20265:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 6Saturday, November 14, 20269:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person
Learning Event 7Thursday, December 3, 20265:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 8 / Midterm PresentationThursday, December 10, 20265:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 9Saturday, January 23, 20279:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person
Learning Event 10Thursday, February 4, 20275:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 11Saturday, February 20, 20279:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person
Learning Event 12Thursday, March 4, 20275:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 13Saturday, March 20, 20279:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person
Learning Event 14Thursday, April 1, 20275:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Learning Event 15 / Final ProjectThursday, April 15, 20275:00 pm – 9:00 pmVirtual
Graduation DateTBD (End of April, Beginning of May)TBDIn-Person

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