Leadership Program 2009-2010

Description of Program
NOVA's Leadership Program is a six-month leadership development experience designed to help prepare current NOVA employees for future leadership opportunities.

Participation in the 2009-2010 Leadership Program is by application only and limited to 15 selected participants. Selection will be based on an evaluation of the applicant's leadership potential, readiness to engage in the leadership learning experience and commitment to the time and attention required.

All full-time faculty, administrators and senior management staff, who aspire to more significant leadership positions at NOVA, may apply.

Applications will be available and accepted from September 15 through October 1. Participants will be selected by the Administrative Council and will be announced October 16.

Mission
To develop individual leadership capacity for the benefit of self and the College.

Objectives

• Create an understanding of strategic leadership issues and opportunities facing NOVA and community colleges in general during the next several years.
• Empower program participants to develop their careers and to prepare them to assume leadership roles at the College.
• Encourage participants to work smart within the institution and within the VCCS.

Target Audience
Faculty leaders and mid-level managers who desire to advance their careers and are interested in preparing to serve in NOVA leadership positions as opportunities become available.

Calendar

The proposed schedule is from noon to 4:00 p.m.

• October 23 - Developing a Strategic Leadership Perspective
• November 30 - Understanding the community college from the national, state and local level.
• December - No meeting this month.
• January 22 - Understanding the Budget Process
• February 19 - Working Smart in the VCCS and NOVA
• March 19 - Understanding Institutional Effectiveness
• April 23 - Pulling It All Together

Facilitator
Dr. James Perkins, former President of Blue Ridge Community College, will serve as program facilitator. Dr. Perkins' presentations will be supplemented by invited guests from the VCCS with particular expertise in topic subject matter. In addition, Dr. Perkins will be available to program participants to discuss career plans and/or leadership issues as they may develop during the course of the year.

Please print your application. Obtain the required signatures and submit your application to the Office of the President no later than 4:00 p.m., October 1, 2009.