Attending the American Leadership Academy is an outstanding opportunity to begin or enhance your lifetime of leadership. The program is a unique and dynamic one that brings together proven, accomplished alumni leaders and undergraduate leaders of tomorrow to inspire, motivate and share. In addition to providing inspiration and ideas, you will learn skills that will help you succeed and will make you more marketable in a difficult economy.
Comparable programs have fees as high as $1,500 per week. Many generous people made gifts to underwrite the costs of this program, so that our registration fees can remain affordable to students. With this subsidy comes a responsibility to attendees to come ready to participate and to abide by the expectations we have for our students.
Please read the following policies and expectations. If you are not in agreement, or cannot commit to all of them, we would prefer you find another option for your break.
ALA/Hotel Policies – Failure to observe these policies may result in eviction from the hotel and/or arrest by local police.
1. Possession and/or use of illegal drugs or controlled substances is prohibited.
2. Alcohol may not be brought in to the hotel property. Alcohol is available at the hotel bar and restaurant.
3. Theft or destruction of hotel or personal property, or any form of fighting or physical assault, will not be tolerated.
4. Women are not allowed at the hotel, except for wives/guests of alumni, during educational sessions and some meals.
5. ALA staff or hotel management must approve any non-registered visitors to the hotel in advance of their presence on property.
Expectations for Attendees – In addition to the policies above, each student is expected to abide by the following:
1. Arrive and depart in time for start and end of your program week.
2. Be on time, properly attired and ready to participate for each scheduled event.
3. Conduct yourself as appropriate for a leader and representative of your campus.
4. Respect the rights, privacy and property of others.
5. Respect the hotel’s staff, property and equipment.
6. Learn, meet alumni, ask questions, and work to improve yourself and your skills!
The drinking age in Mexico is 18. If you are under 21 and have not already had a discussion with your parents about the use of alcohol, this is an excellent opportunity. As with other rights you may enjoy, it comes with an expectation that you exercise it responsibly.
Attendees at all ALA sessions attend at the invitation of the American Leadership Academy. If any student fails to abide by the expectations above, the ALA reserves the right to remove that invitation and the associated invitation to remain at the hotel. Those students will be expected to return home early, or find other accommodations in Los Cabos.
If this all sounds a bit overbearing, keep in mind the reality is that hundreds of students attend ALA programs each year, handle themselves responsibly, and leave having learned invaluable lessons and experiencing the time of their lives. That is the experience of all but a few attendees, and is the one we hope for you.
Should you have any questions about registration, attendance or the ALA program, please contact us at info@americanla.org. We look forward to seeing you in Los Cabos!