Academic Leader Development
The Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources collaborate on orientation and ongoing development opportunities for academic leaders including deans, associate and assistant deans, department chairs and school/center directors. Academic Leader Development consists of a series of seminars over the course of a year that address such issues as leader roles and responsibilities, promotion and tenure, faculty review and development, evaluating instruction, legal issues, managing staff and financial stewardship.
The seminars, scheduled at the end of summer and prior to the beginning of autumn quarter, are designed primarily for new academic leaders; however, all academic leaders are encouraged to attend all sessions as new material is provided every year.
No classes are currently offered.
Academic Leader Development Schedules
- 2010 New Academic Leader Orientation
- Autumn 2010
- Winter 2011
- Spring 2011
- 2011 Academic Leader Orientation
- Autumn 2011

