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 2022 Academic Leaders Program Overview (PDF)
This fall’s Academic Leaders Program will kick off in August and meet weekly throughout the semester. To best encourage networking, relationship building, and collaboration we will meet in person throughout the semester.
Materials for the Fall 2022 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. |
Wednesday, August 24 Note: 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. |
Tuesday, August 30 |
Tuesday, September 6 |
Tuesday, September 13 |
Tuesday, September 20 |
Tuesday, September 27 |
Tuesday, October 4 |
Tuesday, October 11 |
Tuesday, October 18 |
Tuesday, October 25 Fostering Collaboration – Keys for encouraging and fostering collaboration, in your role as leader, and for those you lead. |
Tuesday, November 1 Leading Change – Information about the phases of transition involved in navigating change, and how to lead in an informed and supportive way through transitions. |
Tuesday, November 8 Leader Relationships – Tools, resources, and practices to support building productive, authentic relationships as a leader, including building and preserving trust. |
Tusday, November 15 Leveraging Difference – Tools, resources, and practices to navigate and leverage differences in your people, programs, and partners. |
Tuesday, November 22 No Meeting – Thanksgiving Break |
Tuesday, November 29 Leadership Mentoring – Building your leadership mentor map, identifying needs, and approaches for seeking out mentoring for your ongoing leadership development. |
Tuesday, December 6 |
Academic Leaders Program Resources
View the full program information and Resources for Academic Leaders.
Questions?
Email Amy Hogan