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Engagement Academy for University Leaders

  About the Program

This program, developed by a national advisory group in 2008, and endorsed by AASCU, CUMU, and APLU, has received awards for its innovation and quality. The Engagement Academy for University Leaders is designed for executive that have the ability to influence or participate in planning activities that develop strategic engagement operations and policies.

This unique executive development program is designed for leaders responsible for developing institutional capacity for community engagement. Participants will develop institutional plans for engagement and will return to their campuses with the ability to advance their plan as well as effectively link community engagement to the teaching, research, and service missions of the institution.

Each year, university leaders from around the world attend the Academy. Some institutions send individuals and teams each year to expand the network of leaders on campus in order to continue to enhance and develop their plans for institutionalizing the principles and practices of community engagement.

Program Features:

  • Executive-in-Residence
  • Peer networking and benchmarking opportunities
  • Institutional case studies
  • Coaching sessions with leaders in the field
  • Action planning tips, tools, and techniques
  • The latest research, models, and strategies in institutional and community engagement

See Ideal Plan, Process, and Team for more information.


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Date

2014 Dates TBD

Price

TBD

Limited scholarships may be available on a space available basis.

Nomination/Registration

Teams are encouraged, individuals accepted

Nominations required.

Audience

This program is appropriate for individuals. Teams are highly encouraged.

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

  • Vice President/Provost for Outreach, Extension or Engagement
  • Associate Vice Provosts/Presidents for Outreach, Extension or Engagement
  • Directors responsible for student engagement, service-learning, continuing education, economic development or community partnerships
  • Deans, department heads, faculty
  • Vice President for Institutional Advancement
  • Directors responsible for major gifts, regional or college-based development activities

For more information about the content of the program, contact:
Scott Weimer
Director, Continuing and Professional Education
Email: weimers@vt.edu

 

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