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Academic Leadership Academy

***The deadline for the 2013-2014 Academy application has been extended to May 20th***

Applications for the 2013—2014 Academy are due by Monday, April 15. Please send the application, a letter of interest, a resume or CV, and a letter of support from your direct supervisor or department chair to the Office of Faculty Development at Mail Stop 5268 or by email to faculty-development@wmich.edu.

The strength of any organization can be measured by the capacity of its members to be leaders at many levels. WMU is pleased to offer faculty and university professional staff the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through the Academic Leadership Academy.

Participants in the Academic Leadership Academy will be able to:

1. Better lead groups or organizations at WMU or elsewhere
2. Better participate as part of teams in which they are not the leaders
3. Better understand the cultural context of WMU and other institutions
4. Identify and prioritize challenges and leadership opportunities in realms such as academic, research, economic development, and social justice
5. Understand leadership literature and translate that literature into practical application

The academy is a year-long learning community in which the participants and facilitators meet weekly to engage with invited speakers, work through literature on leadership together, discuss specific situations in which leadership skills are used, and develop, implement, and troubleshoot leadership projects. Participants meet weekly on Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The academy is designed for faculty and university professional staff at or above the assistant or associate director level.

Participants benefit greatly from both the program and the wisdom of the facilitators and invited speakers. See their feedback below:

“Participating in the Academic Leadership Academy has allowed me to make connections with those on campus that I never would have connected with before. This group has also challenged me with regards to thinking about my leadership style, how I can grow as a leader, and also how to handle difficult situations both professionally and personally. This has been an invaluable experience for me.”

“The Academic Leadership Academy provided a great opportunity to take some time to look at our university and my role at this university, how we communicate and get things done. I enjoyed our group discussions and getting to know people from different parts of the university.”

"The Academic Leadership Academy offers a valuable opportunity to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and thoughtfully consider our individual and collective leadership roles within the University. During our time together each week, we engage in meaningful discussion on relevant topics, develop and implement new initiatives in areas of personal interest, and explore ways to best contribute our talents to benefit our campus community. Definitely a highly recommended professional development experience."

Poster Template (.ppt)

For more information about the Academy contact Andrea L. Beach, Director of Faculty Development at 387-0732 or andrea.beach@wmich.edu.

Are You Interested...

For more information about the Academic Leadership Academy contact Jan Gabel-Goes

Applications for the 2013-2014 Academic Leadership Academy are due on April 15.