Who should attend

This Leadership Institute is designed for those in the roles of dean and director (in academic, administration, finance, and student services departments), and campus principals who are looking to progress in their careers and aspire to become vice-presidents.

What you will learn

This intensive program is designed primarily to enhance participants’ knowledge of the expectations at the vice-president level. Deans, directors and campus principals who are looking to develop their leadership abilities and advance their careers in the college and institute setting will examine the current and emerging requirements of the role of vice-president and the leadership profile and skills that are essential for success.

A number of key areas will be examined, including:

• leadership (self-assessment and skills assessment);
• the environmental context in which institutions currently exist;
• executive management expectations;
• governance;
• building a leadership team; and,
• the key elements and challenges of the vice president role.

Core Faculty:

• Dr. Karen Barnes, President and Vice-Chancellor, Yukon College (Faculty Lead)
• Monica Foster, Vice-President, College Services and Chief Financial Officer, Nova Scotia Community College
• Dr. Andrew Hay, Vice President, Education, Okanagan College
• Christine Trauttmansdorff, Vice-President, Government Relations and Canadian Partnerships, CICan

Early registration is encouraged for a maximum of 30 participants and to a maximum of 2 participants per college. Should space permit, an additional participant may be considered. We also welcome participants from non-member institutions or other organizations.

Testimonial

One of the best experiences of my academic career! The leadership institute stimulated strategies, shared perspectives and helped me construct the next level of opportunities.

Kathleen Bazkur
Dean, School of Media, Arts & Design
Loyalist College

The Leadership Institue is essential professional development for any Dean or Director who wants to make that next step in their career or to hone their skill in their current role.

Jim Szautner
Dean, School of Manufacturing and Automation
SAIT