Advanced Leader Program

The Advanced Leader Program (ALP) provides a select cohort of seasoned academic leaders the opportunity to learn from senior administrators, experts in leadership development, and peers. ALP Fellows will build relationships across the university and gain a broader understanding of the university and its operations. Individual and group coaching will provide opportunities for inquiry and reflection that will deepen self-awareness regarding leadership skills and knowledge. During this year, participants will design and engage in individual leadership projects and leadership development plans.

Competencies

ALP Fellows will advance in four leadership competencies: personal mastery, interpersonal communication, team management, and systems thinking.¹

Audience and Selection Process

Participants will be UGA faculty holding an administrative position at the level of department head, director, assistant or associate dean, dean, assistant vice president or above. Faculty leaders who have held a titled leadership role for two or more years may apply for this cohort program. Nominees are expected to possess leadership experience with a record of achievement, along with an interest in administrative service.

Application Packet

Application packets must include the following documents (to be uploaded by Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in the online application):

1. A brief letter of support from a unit head, dean, or senior administrator in support of the application (1-2 pages, address letter to Advanced Leader Program Selection Committee, Office of Faculty Affairs, 215 New College, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602).
2. A statement of interest (1-2 pages) from the nominee that outlines the nominee’s 1) experience in academic governance or administration to date; 2) aspirations for future administrative service; and, 3) idea for a leadership project that may be completed in 3-4 months. This project should align with current responsibilities and advance the applicant’s leadership knowledge and skills.
3. Current curriculum vitae.

Calendar

The program operates on the calendar year with a kickoff in January and a final celebration the following January at the kickoff of next cohort. This overlap will bring cohorts together.

Spring: Attendance at four cohort program half-day day retreats with invited speakers. The dates below will take place at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Dates for the CY 2025 cohort:

• Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Summer: Participants may attend two (optional) summer group coaching sessions (90-minutes) to augment work on leadership development plans, leadership projects and shared goals. The dates below will take place via Zoom from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Dates for the CY 2025 cohort:

• Wednesday, June 11, 2025
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Fall: Participants will attend four sessions in fall semester. These include two 90- to 120-minute workshops led by a leadership expert and two 90-minute structured group coaching sessions. Dates for fall sessions will be chosen by the cohort during spring.