Interested individuals are invited to apply to serve as “Core faculty” at the CICan Leadership Institutes.

Background

Leading in the ever-evolving landscape of post-secondary education requires strong skills and tools to be effective and successful. The CICan leadership institutes draw on the latest management concepts and experience to prepare participants to successfully lead in the college and institute system. The programs contribute to personal growth and institutional succession planning by looking at the competencies required to lead effectively in institutions of all sizes, addressing both career progression and the skills necessary to lead at a higher level.

Each institute is tailored to a different role or area of work and provides opportunities to learn from distinguished college and institute leaders. Participants are guided by a core group of faculties, and in some instances, guest faculty who contribute to segments. Central to the interactive environment is faculty’s sharing of their stories, knowledge, and experience to underline the skills needed to lead in higher education. Participants are encouraged to contribute actively throughout the program through team learning, coaching, assignments, etc. Opportunities to interact with colleagues from across the country create long-lasting networks that facilitate ongoing engagement and learning.

Several opportunities are available for core faculty for the following English CICan Leadership Institutes:

Core faculty expectations and costs

• Each faculty member volunteers their time and do not receive honorarium
• Registration fee, accommodations, and meals for the duration of the institute will be covered by CICan
• The faculty members’ institutions are responsible for their travel expenses
• Core faculty meetings usually occur by teleconference
• Core faculty are expected to be in attendance for the duration of the institute
• The term for core faculty members is a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years

Applicant criteria

1. This opportunity is open to CICan Members only.
2. Language, gender, area of expertise, size of institution and regional consideration: These criteria will be considered to balance the composition of the core faculty. Interested applicants must be willing to work as a member of a diverse team
3. Experience and interest in leadership development: Preference will be given to individuals experienced in their position and demonstrating a strong interest and/or experience in leadership development in the college and institute system. Experience in more than one institution and different regions will be considered an asset
4. Previous participation in any of the CICan Leadership Institutes will also be considered an asset

Questions? Please contact events@collegesinstitutes.ca