UF Leadership Development Programs—Applications Open!

Melissa Curry, Vice President, UFHR

I’m pleased to announce that applications for UF’s 2024–2025 Leadership Development programs — including Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals (ALAP), the UF Academy and the Managers Cohort — will be accepted now through May 6, 2024. These highly regarded programs will run from the fall of 2024 through May 2025.

Given the unique challenges within a university environment, leadership development is essential to provide our current and future leaders with the tools needed to support the institution. Please encourage appropriate leaders in your area to apply for one of the programs.

 Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals

Developed in cooperation with UF’s Office of the Provost and Faculty Senate, the Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals program is intended for faculty and professionals in leadership positions to support their ongoing development. In its 16^th year, the Advanced Leadership program includes two tracks—one for academic leaders and the other for professionals (assistant director and above). Participants meet six times for one and a half days over the course of the academic year.

Program information and an application link are available at https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/leadership-development/alap

UF Academy

Entering its 21^st year, the UF Academy was created for emerging leaders at our university. Designed for both exempt staff employees (up to and including the director level) and faculty, the UF Academy prepares employees for higher-level responsibilities at the University of Florida. The program meets over the course of the academic year, with an average monthly time commitment ranging from 4 to 12 hours.

Program information and an application link are available at https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/leadership-development/uf-academy.

Managers Cohort

The Managers Cohort is a unique opportunity to complete the “Managing at UF” certificate with a cohort of peers. The program is designed to provide participants with insight into the skills and behaviors needed to be effective leaders. Each month, at least one of the workshops from the “Managing at UF” curriculum will be offered especially for this cohort. Participants must be managers; those who apply for the cohort option will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program information and an application link are available at https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/leadership-development/managers-cohort.

These programs represent an invaluable opportunity for professional development. Please encourage appropriate leaders in your area to submit applications to participate in the Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals, the UF Academy or the Managers Cohort program.

For more information, please visit https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/leadership-development/managers-cohort or contact UF Training and Organizational Development at training@ufl.edu.