Beginning a new leadership role, as a department head, program director, associate dean, center director, major committee chair etc., is typically a challenging transition and it can feel lonely at times. This workshop series creates space for new academic leaders to come together to reflect on their leadership journey, and to work towards developing a unit climate where all people feel respected, supported and valued. These workshops are evidence-based and action-oriented, presenting both data and concrete strategies.
The workshops in the Leadership Development Program are scheduled for Friday mornings from 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. with lunch afterwards. Speakers will include faculty, staff, administrators, and other topic experts and there will be opportunities in each workshop for semi-structured conversations in small groups to integrate the topic more personally. The program will conclude with a workshop in which we will reflect on what we’ve learned over the year and celebrate our accomplishments.
All academic leaders who are interested in attending are invited to participate. We will meet five times per year, and people can choose to attend as many of these workshops as they want. Those who attend all five workshops will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact Orianne Smith (osmith@umbc.edu) if you have any questions.
Here is a list of participants, resources, contact information for the speakers, and slides from the presentations. This list is restricted to participants in the “Leadership” cohort.
Leadership Development Program Schedule: AY 23 – 24
Friday,
October 20, 2023
PAHB 216 (Dresher Center Conference Room)
10:30 a.m. – noon (with optional catered lunch afterwards)
Workshop #1: What I Wish I Had Known (for Academic Leaders)
This workshop will include a panel of seasoned academic leaders sharing their experiences and tips for success. At this workshop the cohort will also be introduced to a Mentoring Map for academic leaders, and will be provided with an overview of the different categories of mentors and supporters. Faculty will also be asked to begin filling out an Individualized Development Plan to assess their skills and develop a clear plan of action in their leadership journey that aligns with their core values, integrating professional and personal growth and satisfaction. This workshop will include opportunities for writing and reflection as well as group discussion.
Prior to the Workshop: Listen to the NCFDD Core Curriculum Module on “Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators.”
Friday,
November 17, 2023
PAHB 216 (Dresher Center Conference Room)
10:30 a.m. – noon (with optional catered lunch afterwards)
Workshop #2: Eight Levers to Shift Climate for Respect and Inclusion
In this workshop the cohort will have the opportunity to apply the “Eight Levers to Shift Climate for Respect and Inclusion” developed by Michigan’s ADVANCE RISE committee to several case studies.
Prior to the Workshop: read “Eight Levers to Shift Climate for Respect and Inclusion.”
Friday,
February 23, 2024
PAHB 428 (English Department Conference Room)
10:30 a.m. – noon (with optional catered lunch afterwards)
Workshop #3: Leadership and Empathy
In this workshop we will discuss how to lead with empathy and share resources on how to help build empathy and strategies on how to tap into your empathetic side in your leadership and professional life. Our speakers, Jack Suess, Vice President of the Division of Information Technology, and Belay Demoz, Professor of Physics and Director of the Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology, will share their thoughts on empathetic leadership, and how this has shown up in their professional lives.
Prior to the Workshop: read “Six Habits of Highly Empathetic People” (requires registration to Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine).
Friday,
April 19, 2024
PAHB 428 (English Department Conference Room)
10:30 a.m. – noon (with optional catered lunch afterwards)
Workshop #4: Microaggressions
In this workshop we will work on understanding and addressing the issues surrounding microaggressions within our units. Our speaker will be Tanyka Barber, Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer. We will also circle back to our mentoring maps, and conclude with a celebration of our accomplishments this year!
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