Who can go to Top Leaders Institutes?
All incoming Chapter Officers, as well as one Alumni Association Representative (Alumni Board or Housing Corp.), Chapter Adviser, and Housemother/House Director should attend the Top Leaders Institute assigned to their chapter.
How much does it cost to attend Top Leaders Institute?
Registration for Top Leaders Institute is $2500 for nine collegiate officers, one Chapter Adviser, one local area alumni and one Housemother/Director (if applicable) to attend. If a chapter has financial need, contact Amanda Horvat, Ph.D., Director of Education & Leadership: [email protected]
How do I register?
Registration for Top Leaders Institute will occur on the Events tile on AGRconnect (log-in required).
When can I register?
Registration is open for Alumni Association Representatives, Chapter Advisers, and Housemothers/House Directors. Chapter Officer registration opens in November 2026.
When is the deadline to register?
The deadline to register for Top Leaders Institute is Dec. 20, 2026.
What does the schedule look like?
Registration will open at 11:30 a.m. All participants should arrive at the hotel by 12:30 p.m. to check in. Top Leaders Institute begins at 12:20 p.m. on the first day. The Institute will wrap up the second day by 3:00 p.m. Click HERE for schedule.
What do I wear for Top Leaders Institute?
Participants should dress in business-casual attire throughout the institute. Alpha Gamma Rho defines business casual as khakis/chicos or slacks, collared shirt or polo, and appropriate footwear (blazer or jacket optional). Jeans, T-shirts, jeans, shorts, or flip-flops are not appropriate for Top Leaders Institute.
What supplies should I pack?
Bring paper or a notebook, writing utensils, and a personal laptop or tablet. You will need a laptop/table for activities throughout the Institute.
What do I need to do before my Top Leaders Institute?
- Incoming officers should participate in an Officer Transition Retreat, facilitated by an Adviser or local alumnus.
- Every newly elected officer must complete a learning module about their office on AGRconnect™.
What else can I expect at Top Leaders Institute?
Participants will have the ability to interact with brothers from chapters in their region, discuss relevant topics within chapter life, meet prominent alumni within the field of agriculture, and depart fully equipped to lead their chapter toward Local Chapter Excellence.
