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Introduction

The (ELP), hosted by the CU System Employee Services Office, provides an exceptional opportunity for faculty and staff from the four CU System campuses and System office to become effective leaders. ELP fellows participate in a nine-month (August–April) program designed to broaden their understanding of the University of Colorado and to develop the skills necessary to be a successful leader. CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has supported program participation by more than 200 faculty and staff since 2002. 

Faculty Nomination Process

Staff and faculty nomination and selection processes are separate. The CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ faculty nomination and selection process occurs in the spring semester. CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ selects eight faculty fellows annually.  

Eligible nominees are tenured faculty who have demonstrated both their commitment to the University and their potential as future leaders. They may or may not currently serve in a leadership position. 

Deans nominate faculty by March 1 by email to Merinda McLure, Faculty Fellow, Excellence in Leadership Program. Faculty are encouraged to indicate to their respective deans their interest in being nominated (faculty self-nominations are not accepted). Merinda McLure begins notifying selected fellows and their deans by April 30.  

Program Commitment

Participation in the program is a significant time commitment that begins with a two-day retreat in August and runs through April. Fellows participate in a full schedule of workshops held throughout the year at the four CU campuses and the Denver CU System office (see, for example, the ; dates vary annually). Fellows also commit to a schedule of monthly conversations (September–April) with CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ senior leaders, held on the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campus. 

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