Student Affairs Leadership Academy
A page within Student Affairs
Objective
The objective of the Student Affairs Leadership Academy is to support higher education professionals who are interested in growing professionally within Student Affairs. Additionally, the Student Affairs Leadership Academy will help UW institutions with succession planning and diversifying the talent pipeline.
Format
- Year long experience
- Hybrid: Virtual Program and In-person
- 1 day per month 8:30 am - 1 or 2 pm
- Session will include Guest lecturers, readings, case studies, leadership inventory, small group and large group discussions
- Culminating in a final project or a two day experience at a UW Institution
Benefits
- Recognition at the Annual End of the Year Student Affairs Recognition Program
- Certificate of Completion
- Enhanced Professional network within the UW system
Topics/Competencies
- Crisis Management
- Strategic Planning/Strategic Goals
- Budget and Finances
- Supervision
- Media/News
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Fund raising
- Decision making
- Board/Cabinet Relations
- Town & Gown Relations
- Communication
- Organizational Development/Strategies
- UW System overview and history
- Higher Ed Law or Student Conduct
Spring Session Dates
- January 19, 2024
- February 16, 2024
- March 15, 2024
- April 12, 2024
- May 10, 2024
- June 14, 2024
Facilitators
- Chancellors
- Vice-Chancellors-SSAOs
- Gregory Heinselman, UW Eau Claire
- Gail Sims-Aubert, UW Green Bay
- Vitaliano Figueroa, UW La Crosse
- Lori Reesor, UW Madison
- Kelly Haag, UW Milwaukee
- Erin Grisham, UW Oshkosh
- Tammy McGuckin, UW Parkside
- Linda Mulroy, UW Platteville
- Al Thompson, UW Stevens Point
- Sandi Scott, UW Stout
- Harry Anderson, UW Superior
- Artanya Wesley, UW Whitewater
- UWL SAA Doctoral Faculty
- Tori Svoboda
Grow your career
Please check below for eligibility requirements, important deadlines and the Student Affairs Leadership Academy application
Eligibility
The Student Affairs Leadership Academy encourages early to mid-career higher education professionals with three-five years of experience who are interested in advancing to mid-level management positions (assistant director, Director, Assistant Dean, etc.) to apply to the program
Deadlines & Important Dates
Application Deadline September 15, 2023
- In addition to your application, a letter of support from your supervisor is required.
- Application notification by September 22, 2023
- Program begins October 20, 2023