LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS

The mission of The University of Alabama Leadership Academy is to identify, develop, prepare, and advance University faculty and staff for senior leadership positions at The University and other flagship universities. To accomplish this, The Leadership Academy grooms current and potential university leaders to meet the challenges of the 21st century by

• Enriching their knowledge and understanding of higher education
• Developing their leadership skills
• Teaching the managerial and organizational skills required in complex organizations
• Stimulating critical thought about the future of the academy in general, and flagship universities in particular.

The Leadership Academy will identify no more than ten Fellows each year. Fellows will be faculty and staff poised for advancement to senior leadership positions such as provost, dean, or vice president. During the year Fellows will complete a project directed by a mentor who may be or may not be in the Fellow’s field or reporting line. In addition Fellows will have regular workshops, meetings, and socials to further their knowledge of strategies for UA’s direction, operations, and networks of influence.

Three to five Leadership Academy Fellows who are members of the faculty will also participate in the SEC Academic Leaders Development Program. This program is designed to build the academic leadership pool in SEC universities. See www.secac.uark.edu

Expectation of Leadership Academy Fellows

1. Attend four local one-day workshops in their entirety.
2. Actively participate in Leadership Academy workshops by preparing adequately, contributing to discussions, and creating an environment conducive to the leadership development of all participants
3. Foster a professional mentoring relationship with an assigned mentor by showing respect and consideration of the mentor
4. Meet with the mentor at least six times over the course of the year
5. Complete a project or activity under the direction of a mentor or the mentor’s delegate.

Expectations of Leadership Academy Mentors

1. Get to know the Fellow well enough to understand his/her long-term aspirations and hopes for the mentoring experience
2. Meet with the Fellow at least six times over the course of a year
3. Be familiar with Leadership Academy topics and presentations enough to provide insights and reactions to the Fellow if requested (attendance at the four sessions is not required, but recommended)
4. Shape a project or activity for the Fellow that
   • Will be substantive and useful
   • Will help the Fellow meet his/her learning goals
   • Can be completed within a few months
   • Can be done with available resources
   • You can facilitate and/or provide guidance for, as necessary (this can be delegated if the mentor cannot personally provide necessary guidance)
5. Advise the Fellow of next steps in developing leadership skills
6. Assist the Fellow in developing a strategy for professional development and/or career advancement.

Additional Expectations of SECAC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows

1. Attend two SECAC workshops in their entirety.
2. Be fully engaged in the workshops
3. Travel with the group whenever possible
4. Read the preparatory material
5. Contribute to the discussion groups
6. Serve as mentors to future Fellows
   

About the Leadership Academy
The University of Alabama Leadership Academy is directed by Dr. Margaret Ingram King, Clinical Professor of Higher Education Administration.
Phone: 205-348-4376 Fax: 205-348-2161 Email: mking@bama.ua.edu | Disclaimer | UA Home | © The University of Alabama

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