SECAC- Academic Leadership Development Program
Description
The Southeast Conference Academic Consortium Leadership Development Program (SECAC ALDP) was established in 2007 to prepare current and potential university leaders to meet the challenges of the 21st century by:
- Enriching their knowledge and understanding of the major issues and challenges facing higher education
- Providing participants with an increased understanding of their strengths and talents as a leader in higher education
- Stimulating critical thought about the future of the academy in general, and ABOUT flagship universities in particular
- Building relationships within the University of Kentucky, among other potential academic leaders within the Southeast universities and with experienced leaders in higher education.
Program Goals
To identify, develop, prepare, and advance faculty as academic leaders in and for SEC universities.
- Advance faculty and teach leadership skills
- Provide qualified and skilled talent pool for deans, vice/associate provosts, provosts
Expectation of the Fellows
Fellows are expected to be fully engaged in the ALDP programs and are expected to:
- Participate in all program activities.
- Attend two workshops at another Southeastern University
- University of Mississippi October 5-7, 2009
- University of Alabama February 17-19, 2010
- Travel with the group whenever possible
- Read the preparatory materials
- Engage in the discussion groups
- Participate in local program as defined by host institution
- Serve as mentors to future ALDP Fellows
More Information
Selection Criteria and Application Materials
Current UK ALDP Program Timeline
Current SECAC ALDP Program Topics
SECAC ALDP Readings
SECAC ALDP Fellows 2008-2009 (pdf)