University Leadership Program
Northern Arizona University is inviting faculty and staff to participate in a leadership development program that brings together partners from all over campus to help prepare the next generation of higher education leaders.
Participants explore leadership skills, discuss challenges facing the university and higher education across the nation and gain an understanding of how the Arizona university system functions. Other topics will include strategic planning and budgeting and how both serve to advance the overall mission of NAU. The program is aimed at identifying, informing and investing in future university leaders while breaking down barriers.
The program kicks off in September and all sessions will be held one Friday each month through May. Participants must be able to commit to attend each session and are expected to do work outside of the classroom sessions aligned with the hands-on strategic priorities. In addition, supervisors must sign off in supporting their employees’ participation in ULP. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on May 27.
2022-2023 Program
With the release of NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence, much work is underway throughout the university community in advancing bold strategic priorities and a refined and revitalized institutional vision and mission. Underpinning these efforts are our people – the dedicated faculty and staff of NAU – who help shape through their talent, energy, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives the advancement of our collective work. The University Leadership Program is an important part of this work; ULP helps our leaders throughout campus develop leadership skills, broaden institutional knowledge, and build capacity from within our university. Building on the program’s existing strengths and the foundational knowledge provided, this year’s ULP will feature a new experiential component, giving participants the opportunity to engage in hands-on work advancing strategic priorities and signature initiatives identified in NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence.
To apply:
Download and fill out the application and return by email (universityleadershipprogram@nau.edu) by 5 p.m. on May 27.
Accolades
– Maribeth Watwood, Dean of the Graduate College
– Jessica Melton, Associate Vice President for Capital Planning and Campus Operations