Academic Leadership Development Program

ALDP is designed to prepare and provide a leadership development program for Heads and Directors in their administrative roles so as to enhance and contribute to their effectiveness and personal satisfaction in such roles . Where did the Academic Leadership Development Program come from? In 2006, a needs assessment, conducted by consulting group, L... eading By Design, considered the components required to create a leadership program for Department Heads, Directors and Associate Deans at UBC. In doing so, Leading By Design found the following: Most Department Heads and Directors are neither well prepared to assume their new roles nor feel acknowledged for their contribution. Much of the knowledge about how the University operates is implicit and tacit. Often, there are unclear expectations for the role and its associated authority, responsibility, and accountability. Currently, it can take more than two years to become successful in one's role. There is no formal process to develop a shared understanding of needs and issues, priority setting or knowledge sharing. In light of these key findings, a proposal to create a leadership program for Department Heads and Directors involving problem-based learning, coaching support, peer mentoring, and workshops was submitted. The Office of the Provost, in partnership with Human Resources and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (formerly the Centre for Teaching & Academic Growth -TAG) agreed to sponsor this pilot project. Last reviewed on February 03, 2011.Read More