The ALD program provides faculty leaders with the tools and skills to navigate the myriad of issues that arise with leadership roles, a need identified by the University-wide Committee on Teaching and Faculty Development and the Human Resources Department. Designed for Tufts’ academic leaders (academic deans, department chairs, program directors, etc.) the ALD is a five-module program offered in six half-day sessions over three months that addresses:
1) role of the academic leader
2) academic leadership styles
3) communication and conflict resolution
4) managing change
5) academic leader as coach and mentor
Each module includes learning objectives, pre-work for the participants, presentations and activities. ALD programs are offered once per semester for 16-20 faculty leaders through an application process. The University’s office of Human Resources/Organizational Development and Training (ODT), the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CELT), and the Office of the Provost (OP) partner to coordinate the ALD.
ALD Dates
October 19th: Booster
February 15th: Session 1
March, 1st: Session 2
March 15th: Session 3
March 29th: Session 4
April 12th: Session 5
April 26th: Booster
If you are interested in learning more about the ALD or applying please contact Roberta Sullivan at roberta.sullivan@tufts.edu
