Academic Leaders Program
What began several years ago as a two-day orientation held in the late summer for new department heads has now evolved into a semester-long series of networking and learning workshops designed for new and aspiring academic leaders. The program kicks off with a full-day workshop in mid-August, and continues throughout the fall semester with a series of shorter workshops and discussions. This Academic Leaders Program is offered not just for new department heads (though they remain a key target audience), but to anyone in an academic leadership role—at any level—who may benefit from the topics covered as well as networking with other campus leaders. Faculty who are being developed for or may be considering future leadership roles are also welcome to attend.
View the Fall 2021 Academic Leaders Program overview (PDF)
Building on the success of the program we offered virtually last fall, we are planning for this year’s Academic Leaders Program to be conducted with some sessions offered virtually and some in-person. An overview of this fall’s program, with dates and times, is included here and may be shared.
- Kickoff Workshop Zoom (Friday, August 13)
- Zoom for all remaining online meetings (Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Materials for the Fall 2021 Program
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Friday, August 13 Kickoff Workshop - featuring information and discussion on academic leadership perspectives at Virginia Tech, an academic leaders panel discussion, and networking with other academic leaders. |
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Thursday, August 26 This session is specifically designed for new department heads, chairs, and other academic unit leaders who support tenure-track faculty. It is optional for those in other roles. Zoom link |
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Thursday, September 2 |
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Thursday, September 9 |
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Thursday, September 16 |
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Thursday, September 23 |
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Thursday, September 30 |
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Thursday, October 7 |
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Thursday, October 14 |
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Thursday, October 21 |
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Thursday, October 28 Fostering Collaboration – Keys for encouraging and fostering collaboration, in your role as leader, and for those you lead. |
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Thursday, November 4 Leading Change – Information about the phases of transition involved in navigating change, and how to lead in an informed and supportive way through transitions. |
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Thursday, November 11 Leader Relationships – Tools, resources, and practices to support building productive, authentic relationships as a leader, including building and preserving trust. |
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Thursday, November 18 Leveraging Difference – Tools, resources, and practices to navigate and leverage differences in your people, programs, and partners. |
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Thursday, November 25 NO MEETING – THANKSGIVING BREAK |
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Thursday, December 2 Leadership Mentoring – Building your leadership mentor map, identifying needs, and approaches for seeking out mentoring for your ongoing leadership development. |
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Thursday, December 9 |
Academic Leaders Program Resources
View the full program information and Resources for Academic Leaders.
Questions?
Email Amy Hogan