University Women’s Leadership Academy for Mid-Career Professionals*
New and evolving social, political and demographic changes require flexible and knowledgeable mid-level leadership across the university. It is essential for women's voices to have greater impact. on change. But, during the past 20 years, women's efforts to exert greater leadership have slowed. Research indicates that women continue to face socio-cultural and structural barriers to university leadership.
The University Women's Leadership Academy is designed for mid-career professionals who seek to hone and extend their leadership and value to their universities. The Academy emphasizes navigating the overt and covert university. Activities and instruction are led by expert practitioners in areas such as human resources, academic personnel, finance, student affairs, negotiation and collaborating for change.
The Academy champions equity, diversity and inclusion. An overarching goal is to support leaders to harness their strengths and to build university cultures that are inclusive and equitable.
The University Women's Leadership Academy focuses on critical university issues facing mid-level leaders:
- Recruiting and sustaining faculty and staff
- Exploring the value of higher education and the impact of decreasing student enrollment
- Financial issues
- Social and political polarization
- Challenges of DEI
- Artificial Intelligence
- Post-pandemic issues
- The Academy emphasizes career planning and career options.
The Academy highlights in-person and virtual learning in small and larger groups. Each participant belongs to a mentor circle that promotes learning and support.
2024 Academy Schedule:
Two In-Person Sessions at UCLA
- Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ten Virtual Sessions on Zoom, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16, 23 and 30
- Thursday, June 6, 13, 20, 27
- Thursday, July 11, 18, 25
For additional information, please contact Dr. Linda Rose, lrose@g.ucla.edu
Application deadline: April 1, 2024
Why Participate in the UCLA University Women’s Leadership Academy?
The Academy seeks to re-imagine university leadership to increase the value of women's many contributions. Through exploration of professional challenges and experiences, women leverage their multi-dimensional leadership capacities to effect change. Ultimately, leaders are empowered to identify and harness strengths to build university-related cultures that are more inclusive and equitable.
Learning
- Learning is social. Participants explore the experiences of others in Academy discussions and in mentor circles.
- Learning develops from readings, activities and videos related to acting and thinking like a leader, strategic planning, 360° leadership, career development and best practices at universities.
- Learning is guided by expert university educators. They speak to the varied roles and functions across the university.
- Learning how to make university culture more equitable.
UCLA University Women’s Leadership Academy for Mid-Career Professionals
From the participants . . .
Heather Adams, Ed.D., Associate Director, Transfer Engagement, The Aspen Institute's College Excellence Program
Anne Dela Cruz, Ed.D., Director for Human Resources & Payroll Operations Center (HRPOC), UCLA
Lea Jarnagin, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs, Eastern Washington University
Vickie Jensen, Ph.D., Chair, Criminology and Justice Studies, CSU Northridge
Anne Jones, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Community Partnerships, UC Davis School of Education
Dorine Lawrence-Hughes, J.D., Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education, University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), Founder of Brazen Communications.
Lisa Loberg, Ed.D., Associate Director, Exchange+Study Away, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena
Lupe Navarro-Garcia, Ed.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Academic Support Systems, UC Santa Barbara
Teresa Neighbors, Ed.D., Director, Deconstructing Diversity Initiative (DDI); Director, DEI Undergraduate Programs; Co-Director, Center for Racial Justice, UC Irvine
Shradha Tibrewal, Ph.D., Director, Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Professor, Masters in Social Work Program, Program Coordinator, MSW Hybrid Program, CSU Stanislaus
Nancy Torres, MBA. Consultant, California State University Office of the Chancellor. Associate Vice-President of Human Resources, CSU Long Beach (retired).
Co-Creator and Director, Linda Rose, Ph.D., Director, University Women's Leadership Academy & WSLA; Adjunct Professor and Director, Educational Leadership Program, UCLA (retired)
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