The Aspiring Leadership Program is a premier, nomination-based professional development initiative designed to cultivate high-potential faculty and emerging leaders. Developed in strategic partnership with Academic Impressions, this program provides participants with the foundational skills, self-awareness, and institutional insight necessary to step confidently into future academic and administrative leadership roles.
Program Overview
Transitioning into academic leadership—whether as a committee chair, program director, center head, or future department chair—requires a distinct shift in skill set and perspective.
The Aspiring Leadership Program bridges the gap between individual scholarly excellence and institutional leadership. Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and practical case studies, participants explore key leadership frameworks while exploring their personal leadership styles in a supportive, cohort-based environment.