2011-2012 Illinois State University Leadership Initiative

The purpose of the Illinois State University Leadership Initiative is to provide interested members of the Illinois State community with opportunities to develop and explore their leadership potential. This year-long program will consist of both large group and small group gatherings focused on topics of importance to individuals who want to expand their leadership skills. You will also be provided opportunities to interact with members of the first cohort who are currently completing their experience during the 2010-2011.

There will be four meetings per semester formatted to encourage networking and relationship building among participants. The expectation is that participants will attend all meetings and will engage actively in program discussions and activities. All the dates and times for this year are outlined in the call for nominations packet (pdf).

Eligibility

This program is open to faculty and staff from all divisions (i.e., Academic Affairs, Finance and Planning, Student Affairs, and University Advancement) and areas with direct report to the President who have an interest in or have demonstrated leadership qualities at the unit, division, department, school, college, or university level. Nominees may only participate in this program once.

Eligible faculty or staff members may only be nominated by a direct supervisor. The nomination must come in the form of a letter of nomination that addresses the nominee's leadership potential.

Deadlines for Nominations

For nominations within Academic Affairs, completed application packages must be submitted to the Dean of the nominee’s college by March 30, 2011. The Dean, in conjunction with his or her Associate and Assistant Deans, will evaluate nominations, select participants from the nominations, and submit the names of participants from his or her college to the Provost. The deadline for submission to the Provost is April 15, 2011.
For nominations coming from Finance and Planning, Student Affairs, and University Advancement, completed application packages must be submitted to the VP of the respective division by April 15, 2011.
For nominations coming from areas with direct report to the President, completed application packages must be submitted to the Assistant to the President by March 30, 2011. The President’s Office may submit names of participants to the Provost by April 15, 2011.

Download the Call for Nominations Packet (pdf)

Questions: Please contact any member of the Leadership Initiative Steering Committee:

Mardell Wilson, Assistant Vice President for Academic Fiscal Management

Chris Homan, Superintendent of Utilities

Janeen Mollenhauer, Assistant Dean, Mennonite College of Nursing

Michael Wille, Associate Professor, School of Art

Lori Woeste, Assistant Dean, College of Applied Science and Technology