Welcome to the School of Leadership and
Professional Advancement (SLPA)

We provide a number of educational opportunities for adults seeking to enhance their impact and advancement potential. Students from more than 30 states and several countries are earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees through programs that are available online and on-campus.  We are pleased to offer programs and services for military service members and veterans.

Noncredit programs include an American Bar Association approved Paralegal Institute that has produced nearly 1,700 paralegals, a professional coaching certification program,  and an executive certificate in financial planning. More than 4,200 people have attended programs through our Nonprofit Leadership Institute.