Leadership Academy
About the Leadership Academy
Are you currently a leader at Jacksonville University – or interested in becoming one?
Please consider applying to the Jacksonville University Leadership Academy. One of the many advantages of your career at JU is that we work in an environment that challenges us to learn new things and be part of lifelong learning on a daily basis. In today’s workplace, to be an effective leader, employees must exhibit broad skills that exceed the specific, technical aspects of their jobs and show the desire for personal growth and continuous improvement.
To meet these expectations, our University believes developing our leaders is one of the most important things JU can do. To make that move tangible, I am pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for our annual “Leadership Academy”.
Under the guidance of Office of People & Culture, this comprehensive program will focus on fundamentals of leadership, emotional intelligence, the power of listening, creativity & innovation, crucial conversations, adapting to & leading Change. The Academy program is specifically designed to address leadership skills in a higher education culture.
Higher education is one of the world’s most complex industries and requires broad and flexible leadership skills. Effective leadership is about relating to others, not solely about a leader’s position or ranking in the organization.
These internal “courses” will be delivered by our accomplished group of facilitators who are experts in leadership development. For example, Dr. Susan Bach will be just one of the facilitators; she’s been recognized for leading the Center of Leadership Development at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College to achieve a No. 1 national ranking in leadership development.
The JU Leadership Academy will be open to those in leadership roles or who desire to be in one in the future. The program will be offered to a cohort of up to 20 participants representing a diverse cross-section of University departments. The program will be delivered as a complete series of courses over several weeks, concluding before the end of April.
We are excited about this program and we are confident the results will go a long way to supporting our staff to stay current in their jobs and move on to other promotional opportunities in the Jacksonville University community.
Purpose
The Leadership Academy is designed to further the vision and strategic goals of Jacksonville University by enhancing our leaders' ability to communicate effectively and develop strong teams through this comprehensive skill- and community-building educational program.
Sessions focus on the fundamentals and best practices of leadership, including conflict and change management, inclusivity of workplace diversity, and feedback skills. The program takes the perspective that leadership comes from relationships, not titles or positions within the organization.
The program is open to current and aspiring faculty, staff, and administrators wishing to become an effective leader in their role at the University.
Objective
The goal of this program is to improve the effectiveness of University leaders by:
- Augmenting their knowledge, skills, and competencies in leadership and supervisory methods, principles and practices
- Heightening their awareness of behavioral styles and their ability to utilize different styles of behavior situationally
- Enhancing their understanding of conflict styles and the myriad approaches that can be effective in resolving conflicts
- Fostering their ability to effectively envision, create, lead, and manage change at all levels of the organization
- Developing their ability to manage an increasingly diverse workforce, and to foster an inclusive environment, characterized by fairness, understanding, and mutual respect and civility for all employees and customers
- Cultivating their communications skills to better offer effective feedback
Program Structure
This program will be offered in the spring semester to a cohort of approximately 20 participants representing a diverse cross-section of University departments. The program will be delivered as a complete series of 3-4 hour courses over a period of 6 weeks. These sessions will be led by outside facilitators, as well as using the expertise of internal facilitators. Those selected as participants are expected to be available to attend all sessions.
Schedule
| Presentation Title | Presenter | Date | Time | Location |
| Emotional Intelligence | K. Mannel | Thursday, February 15 | 8:30am-12:00pm | DCOB 165/171 |
| Influencing Crucial Conversations | R. Prescott | Thursday, February 22 | 8:30am-12:00pm | DCOB 165/171 |
| Adapting to & Leading Change | S. Bach | Thursday, March 7 | 8:30am-12:00pm | DCOB 165/171 |
| Creativity & Innovation | S. Bach | Thursday, March 21 | 8:30am-12:00pm | DCOB 165/171 |
| Listening Pays | R. Bommelje | Thursday, March 28 | 8:30am-12:00pm | DCOB 165/171 |
| The Darkside of Leadership | J. Demps | Thursday, April 4 | 8:30am-12:00pm | DCOB 165/171 |
| Practice Makes Perfect | A. Forte | Thursday, April 11 | 8:30am-1:00pm | DCOB 165/171 |
| Graduation | President Cost | Monday, April 15 | 12PM-2PM | River Club |
How to Apply
To be considered for enrollment in the Leadership Academy, please fill out the application no later than January 30. Current employees with more than one year of service will be eligble to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the Leadership Academy Selection Committee and applicants will need supervisor support to participate.
Leadership Academy Application- Jacksonville University