Description

Across academic careers, faculty frequently find themselves spending one or more intervals of time in a leadership role. Most commonly, this might involve assuming responsibility for graduate or undergraduate degree programs or serving as a department chair or school director. Some colleges and universities provide limited training to faculty assuming new leadership roles, but that training is often technical (i.e., the “nuts and bolts” of paperwork and process compliance) rather than providing actual leadership skills (i.e., understanding how to guide a group of faculty through a reorganization process, how to proactively integrate to inclusion considerations into unit operations, how to have difficult conversations, how to effectively mentor junior faculty, etc.). Most faculty assuming leadership roles are often given little (if any) timely mentorship or developmental experiences to learn how to lead in these roles.

The ACJS Academic Leadership Development Summit (ALDS) is being held in conjunction with the 2025 conference in Denver, CO. The ALDS is designed for aspiring and new leaders (less than 3 years of experience). The Summit will explore the landscape of academic leadership, help participants better understand their leadership strengths and weaknesses, and foster a cohort of rising and aspiring leaders through networking and peer engagement.

The 2025 ALDS itself is being offered at no cost to registered Annual Meeting attendees, though participants must assume all normal conference costs (e.g., travel, lodging, registration, per diem). Space is limited and attendees must register in advance by February 10.

IMPORTANT:  the ALDS Committee is requesting all participants complete this brief survey - https://forms.gle/nYd6PobrpARPKyiE9 - to better address specific needs/concerns of those attending.

If you have not already done so, please make sure you register for the ACJS 62nd Annual Meeting, March 11 - 15, 2025, before the Early Bird registration deadline, February 10. To register, click here.

For additional details about the ACJS 62nd Annual Meeting and hotel information, visit the ACJS website.