Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Faculty Development Opportunities
Academic Leadership Program (ALP)
Established in 1989, the Academic Leadership Program (ALP) is an intensive experience that develops the leadership and managerial skills of faculty who have demonstrated exceptional ability and academic promise. Many of the programs’ nearly 1000 Fellows have gone on to serve with distinction as college presidents, provosts, and deans.
The ALP consists of three seminars hosted by different CIC universities. In addition, ALP Fellows may be required to participate in on-campus activities throughout the academic year that vary by institution. The program is specifically oriented to address the challenges of academic administration at major research universities and to help faculty members prepare to meet them.
Department Executive Officers (DEO) Program
Each year approximately 50 department heads and chairs from CIC universities come together for a unique leadership development seminar. Topics at this three-day event range from conflict resolution and time management to faculty development, performance reviews, and group problem solving. Individual department heads & chairs are selected by their respective campuses.
For more information about either of these CIC leadership development programs, contact the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs, 612.626.9545.