Join a group of peers in programs that run a few weeks to a few months. Cohort programs are a great way to make connections—self-nominations are encouraged.
For Staff & Faculty
Six-week cohort program for staff, faculty, and graduate students to gain knowledge to contribute to a welcoming environment for all.
Cost: No charge
Schedule: Summer
Two workshop series for new supervisors:
Cost: No charge
Schedule: Fall, 22.5 hours in class over 10 weeks
Comprehensive leadership program for staff and faculty. Combines assessments, coaching, workshops, and other activities. Nominations from college/division leaders due in late December. Core program runs May to August.
Cost: $485
Schedule: Summer, 14-18 hours in class plus 4 hours coaching over 4 months
Intensive program for mid- to senior-level staff and faculty with strategic and operational leadership responsibilities. Applications due in spring for May/June selection. Cohort participates in immersion, coaching, and other activities from October to April.
Cost: $2,000
Schedule: Fall-Spring, about 10 hours per month over 7 months
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Intensive program for mid- to-senior level staff and faculty with UI Health Care leadership responsibilities. Applications due in March/April. Program typically runs from late August to early May.
Cost: Sponsored by UI Health Care
Schedule: Fall-Spring
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For Faculty
Develops leadership and managerial skills of faculty who have demonstrated exceptional ability and administrative promise.
Cohort: Invitation only
Application/Nomination information: Nominated by Dean or previous participant
Deadline: March
Designed for department heads/chairs to hone key skills specifically related to their role. Topics include conflict competency and communication, faculty development, performance reviews, and group problem solving.
Cohort: Departmental Executive Officers; Invitation only
Application/Nomination information: Nominated by Dean
Deadline: March
New program designed to support the leadership and managerial skills of collegiate deans. Both new and more experienced deans may find the experience beneficial.
Cohort: Collegiate Deans; Invitation only
Application/Nomination information: Nominated by Provost
Helps new or aspiring departmental executive officers or other new campus leaders make a successful transition to these key roles. Program includes competency-based seminars, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
Cohort: new or aspiring departmental executive officers and other new campus leaders; Invitation only
Application/Nomination information: Nominated by Dean
Deadline: March
A set of skill and knowledge building workshops open to all DEOs. Topics include Leading through the Faculty Career Life Cycle and Conducing Effective Faculty Reviews.
Cohort: all departmental executive officers (DEOs)
Schedule: Specified dates
A unique opportunity for DEOs to speak directly with key campus leaders and network with other DEOs across colleges and disciplines.
Cohort: all departmental executive officers (DEOs)
Schedule: Specified dates
An award that enhances scholarly activities and provides career development opportunities with the goal of supporting a cadre of scholars across a broad array of academic disciplines.
Cohort: tenured mid-career faculty; Invitation only
Application/Nomination information: Nomination by Dean
Deadline: March