Academic Leaders Institute
Overview
The Academic Leaders Institute (ALI) offers competency-basedÌýtraining to supportÌýthe successful preparation of faculty forÌýleadership roles. Building upon the insights and experience of effective campus leaders, the programÌýidentifies –and helps cultivate– the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities recognized as critical toÌýeffective departmental and campus leadership. This program serves Department Chairs and Associate Chairs, Program and InstituteÌýDirectors and Associate Directors, Deans and Associate Deans, as well as other interested faculty.ÌýA menu of options to promote the growth andÌýdevelopment of faculty leaders is available, ranging from those which help to create a pipeline toÌýleadership, orientation for newly appointed campus leaders, and ongoing opportunities for developingÌýcurrent leaders.ÌýYou can learn more aboutÌýhow the competency model was developed.ÌýQuestions? Email OFAFDS@colorado.edu.
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ALI Offerings
ÌýÌýNew Academic Leaders Orientation:ÌýLearn theÌýinformation and skills that you need to succeed in your new administrative position. Participation is required of all faculty members who are new to their role, have not held the administrative position in their unit consecutively or have not attended since 2021. This event is typically held on the Tuesday two weeks before fall classes begin. The next Orientation will be held on August 12, 2025.Ìý
ÌýÌýAcademic Leaders Mini-Conference: A yearly gathering of senior academic leaders to build an ongoing sustainable knowledge base on what it means to be an academic leader, to enhance skills of leadership, create a common knowledge base, learn tactics and strategies,Ìýand foster relationships.ÌýThis event is typically held on the Friday two weeks before fall classes begin. The next Mini-conference will be held on August 15, 2025.Ìý
ÌýÌýALI Workshops: Onboarding and ongoing professional development for academic leaders are offered throughout the academic year. The knowledge, skills, and abilities learned through these workshops correspond to those identified as critical actions and behaviors that CU academic leaders must demonstrate to be effective on the job, as described in theÌýAcademic Leaders Competency Model.ÌýLeave with a concrete action or tool you can use! Learn about the resources on our campus to help you problem-solve and be an effective leader.
- Addressing the Needs of LGBTQIA Students
- Responding to Concerns of Unprofessional Conduct
- Coaching for a Growth Mindset
- Social Intelligence
- Dealing with Porcupines
- The Secrets of Successful Chairs
- Facilitating Collaborative and Effective Meetings
- Supporting Teams and Individuals in Conflict
- Resiliency Skills for Faculty
- The Trauma of Oppression
- Comprehensive Review, Reappointment, and Promotion (Overview)
- Comprehensive Review, Reappointment, and Promotions (Nitty Gritty)
- Managing Microaggressions in Your Unit
- Performance Management Essentials for Academic Leaders
- Supporting Survivors: How to Respond in a Trauma-Informed Way to Someone Who Discloses a Traumatic Experience
- Leading Groups Through Conflict De-escalating Conflict
ÌýÌýLearning Programs: More extensive professional development in critical areas leaders need, such as how to hold difficult conversations, create accountability, manage your time effectively, build trust, and influence those around you, particularly when they are resistant to change.Ìý
These sessions are not recorded to create a comfortable environment forÌýopen, candid discussions and engagement. If you would like to request accommodations including real-time captioning or a sign language interpreter for an event, please contact the ADA Compliance Office at adacoordinator@colorado.eduÌýor . Two weeks advance notice of need for accommodations is requested.
Questions?ÌýEmailÌýOFAFDS@colorado.edu.