Resources

Leadership

Leadership America

http://www.leadershipamerica.com/

“The longest running national women's leadership program in the world--was established in 1988 to recognize and bring together executive women who have achieved success in their professions, communities and beyond.”

Bryn Mawr Summer Institute

http://www.brynmawr.edu/summerinstitute/

“The Summer Institute offers women administrators and faculty intensive training in education administration. The curriculum prepares participants to work with issues currently facing higher education, with emphasis on the globalization of higher education and the growing diversity of the student body and the work force.”

Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Academic Leadership Program

http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/ALP/

“Established in 1987, the Academic Leadership Program (ALP) is designed to develop the leadership and managerial skills of faculty on CIC campuses who have demonstrated exceptional ability and administrative promise.”

American Council on Education

http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=About_ACE

“Since 1918, ACE has provided leadership and a unified voice on key higher education issues. Through advocacy, research and innovative programs, ACE represents the interests of more than 1,800 campus executives, as well as the leaders of higher education - related associations and organizations.”

The Women’s Leadership Program

http://www.ccl.org/leadership/programs/WLPOverview.aspx

The Women's Leadership Program, designed for and staffed by women, brings together the powerful assessment and feedback tools found in other Center programs, coupled with research-based content that centers on issues and perceptions unique to individual interests.

Simmons School of Management Leadership Conference for Women

http://www.simmons.edu/leadership/about.html

“The Simmons School of Management pioneered the women’s leadership conference concept in 1979, establishing an enduring tradition of dialogue and discovery among ever-growing audiences of business and professional women.”

Leadership Development at ADVANCE Institutions

http://www.advance.vt.edu/Advance_2006_PI_Mtg/Bilimoria_Valian_Leadership_Development.pdf

A PowerPoint presentation that examines the positive and negative outcomes of the ADVANCE program, NSF’s role in institutional change, and whether institutions were successful in placing women in positional and informal leadership roles

Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM)

http://www.drexelmed.edu/ELAM/index.html

“The nation's only in-depth program focused on preparing senior women faculty at schools of medicine, dentistry and public health to move into positions of institutional leadership where they can effect positive change.”

Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists (COACh)

http://coach.uoregon.edu/coachfiles/aboutcoach.html

“COACh is an organization of individuals concerned about the slow progress that is being made in reaching gender equity in academia in the chemical sciences.”

Institute for Women’s Leadership at Rutger’s University

http://iwl.rutgers.edu/about_index.html

“The institute is dedicated to examining issues of leadership and advancing women's leadership and involvement in decision making in all arenas. The interaction among the member units of the consortium encourages scholarly and practical explorations of how institutions are structured by gender, race, and ethnicity and promotes new understanding of women's leadership.”

The Institute for Management and Leadership in Education at Harvard University

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ppe/highered/programs/mle.html

“MLE is designed for experienced administrators responsible for thinking strategically about their institution’s academic change agenda: new curricula, new modes of delivery, new alliances, and more diverse students. The program helps you assess the effectiveness of your own leadership and clarify how well your institutions are positioned to meet future challenges.”