EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS

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. The 2008-09 workshops are October 20-22 at The University of South Carolina and February 25-27 at The University of Arkansas.
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
   

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