For many institutions of higher education, engagement with the external community is increasingly critical to long-term success. Virginia Tech is pleased to present the Engagement Academy for University Leaders on June 7-11, 2010.

Three associations American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) and Association of Public Land-grant Universities (APLU), are working with Virginia Tech's Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement to offer this program annually. In 2009, The Engagement Academy for University Leaders received the UCEA Outreach and Engagement Program of Excellence Award for Innovation in Outreach and Engagement.

The participants in the academy will return to their campuses with the ability to:

• Advance the institution's plan for engagement
• Effectively link engagement to the teaching, research, and service missions
• Build institutional commitment involving faculty, students, and community partners
• Evaluate and communicate the impact of engagement.

This program will feature:

• A mentor-in-residence
• Peer networking and benchmarking opportunities
• Institutional case studies
• On-site exploration of university-community partnerships in action
• Coaching sessions with leaders in the field
• Action planning for institutions
• Unparalleled leadership development activities.

The Academy is a unique executive development program designed for University leaders responsible for Community Engagement and is suitable for academic administrators regardless of where their institution is along the strategic planning process for Engagement.

The program is especially designed for those currently in, newly appointed to, or aspiring to the following positions:

• Vice President/Provost for Outreach or Engagement
  
  
• Provosts, Vice Provost/Vice President, Associate Vice Provost/ President for Research, Academic Affairs, Undergraduate Education, Governmental Affairs and Community Relations
  
  
• Directors of Continuing Education, Extension, Economic Development, Outreach, or Service Learning
  
  
• Deans, department heads, faculty

For more information about the content of the program, contact:

For more information about the nomination process, hotel or travel information, contact:

Janice Huffman
(540) 231-9982
Email: janiceh@vt.edu

The Engagement Academy is expanding is programming to provide detailed information on content that is covered during the Engagement Academy. Please visit our website for the new program, Fundraising for Engagement at www.cota.vt.edu/fundraising.

Engagement Academy Programs:

Fundraising for Engagement

Welcome | About the Program | Faculty | Schedule | Location & Lodging | Nominations

Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement