The Daily Bulletin

Professional Development's Emerging College Leaders Program (ECL) is now accepting nominations and self-nominations for its 2017 cohort. Do you know of a faculty or staff member who you feel could benefit or grow in his or her career from a leadership development experience? Do you feel that such an experience might help to move you toward your professional goals? Please nominate a faculty or staff member or self-nominate for the ECL Program by Tuesday, February 28.

The ECL Program is a six-day leadership development opportunity for faculty and professional staff members who are interested in becoming more effective leaders. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, to Friday, May 26; Tuesday, May 30; and Wednesday, May 31, with an individual coaching session (by appointment) and two follow-up cohort meetings.

Participants may have never held leadership positions; they may be intermediate supervisors, manage a small unit, or aspire to a new leadership role. The program will include leadership style assessments, workshops, and ongoing development planning. ECL participants will accomplish the following: 

• Increase their self-awareness and mindfulness as leaders  
• Maximize current leadership skills and reflect on skills in need of development
• Explore and understand the complexities of leadership in higher education
• Enhance skills in problem solving, interpersonal communication, delivering feedback, and conflict management
• Create a personal leadership development plan
• Design systems to support future leadership, personal, and professional goals

For more information regarding the ECL Program, please visit the Professional Development website. Please contact Jonathan Hulbert, director of leadership and organizational development, or Lauren Turner, staff assistant, 878-3841, with questions.