Academic Personnel has collaborated with UC Davis Extension to provide leadership training for invited faculty considered future campus leaders. The six-day series is comprised of lecture, discussion and exercises.

In the past, this program was only offered to invited Chairs who were nominated by the Deans. For the last several offerings, the group invited to participate includes both Chairs and tenured faculty.

Contact:

Binnie Singh
Director of Faculty Relations
and Development
University of California, Davis
Academic Personnel
Office of the Provost
(530) 752-0963
binsingh@ucdavis.edu

Leadership Development Program

The Leadership Development Program is intended to enhance leadership at the faculty and department chair levels. It is designed to build on existing skills necessary to guide the organization in new and even more productive directions. The program uses case studies to connect broad concepts to specific behaviors, and is offered in a six-day block. The style and pace allow for application of new concepts and skills on the job, followed by feedback during sessions on what's worked and what hasn't--and why.

A benefit to this program is the opportunity for faculty and Department Chairs to share their experiences and perspectives, and to build personal relationships with peers. Previous attendees have commented that they enjoyed meeting with other Chairs, and looked forward to continuing those relationships. The Vice Provost is considering ways to provide ongoing opportunities for alumni of the Leadership Development Program.

Below is a listing of each of the six sessions, dates and topics:

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 -- Communication: Understanding and Being Understood

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 -- Generations at Work

Wednesday, March 7, 2007 -- Dealing with Difficult People

Wednesday, April 4, 2007 -- Difficult Conversations (Part I)

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 -- Difficult Conversations (Part II)

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 -- Building a Department

For more information, please contact Binnie Singh, Director of Faculty Relations and Development -- Academic Personnel, at (530) 752-0963, or binsingh@ucdavis.edu.