We believe that at the University of Iowa, leaders at all levels should have opportunities to develop themselves and others to achieve peak performance. Our mission is to move individuals to the next level of professional leadership and to improve the effectiveness of leadership teams.
Leadership Programs
Executive Leadership Academy (ELA)
The Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) – Higher Education is a comprehensive and immersive program that prepares UI leaders to meet the organizational goals of the University of Iowa now and into the future. This program is best suited for leaders who are new to or moving into more strategic roles and have demonstrated strong mid-level management experience.
Fee: $2000 Academy fee for UI employees (scholarship may be available)
Contact Hours: Approximately 10 hours per/month
Timeline to Finish: 7 months
Audience: Mid-to-senior level faculty and staff leaders; ELA-Higher Education is a nomination/application process.
UI LEAD
UI LEAD (Leadership, Education, Assessment, and Development) is a comprehensive leadership program where mid-senior level staff and faculty work directly with peers, a coach, and leaders in their organization to further their career goals and effectiveness as a leader. Our approach is based upon the creation of a powerful partnership between the participant, the participant's supervisor/administrator, and their UI LEAD coach.
Fee: $485 for UI Employees
Contact Hours: 14-18 hours in class; 4 hours coaching
Timeline to Finish: 4 months
Audience: Current faculty and staff leaders in expanding roles can apply or be nominated
Leadership at Iowa
Discover a full overview of Iowa programs and other opportunities designed to serve your career and personal goals. Whether you're a faculty or staff member that is new to leadership, building on years of experience, or just ready to learn a few new skills, there are opportunities available for you!
Supervisor Training Programs
There are many free training series available for current UI supervisors and managers such as Supervisor Training@Iowa, Practical Application of Supervisory Skills (PASS), and Supervising Today's Students.
Create Your Plan
Refer to Plan Options and the below program overview when deciding which program fits your needs!
UI Leadership & Supervisor Programs Overview
BUILD is a collaborative initiative of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Organizational Effectiveness, along with the contributions of many of our campus thought leaders. Visit the BUILD website for course dates and information.
Website: DEO Leadership Program
Fee: Supported by Office of the Provost
Contact Hours: 9 hours in cohort sessions plus 5 hours coaching and 5 hours mentorship
Timeline to Finish: 8 months (Sept-May)
Audience: Provost Office coordinates enrollment for incoming, first year faculty department chairs and associate deans
Format:
- Classroom (UI facilitators)
- Dedicated mentor
- Executive coaching
- Resource referral
- Self-assessments
- Cohort socials
Topics: Five, 1 hour coachings | Six, 1.5 hour cohort sessions
- Making the Transition to Expanded Academic Leadership Roles
- Managing Departmental Resources
- Leadership Communication: Skills and Resources
- Leading and Developing People
- Introduction to Data and Sources of Information
- Wrap-up, Next Steps and Celebration
Additional opportunities:
- DEO leadership conversations and workshops
Website: Executive Leadership Academy - Higher Education
Fee: $2000 Academy fee for UI employees (scholarship may be available)
Contact Hours: Approximately 6-10 hours per/month
Timeline to Finish: 8 months
Audience: Best suited for leaders who are moving into more strategic roles and/or have demonstrated strong mid-level management experience. ELA-Higher Education is a nomination/application process. UI Health Care administers a separate ELA.
Format: Interactive Discussions (UI and external speakers)
- Academy Elements:
- Immersions
- Individual Coaching
- Leadership Labs
- Mentorship
- Closing Sessions with Leadership Lab Presentations
Topics:
The program framework is Modeled around the Leadership Challenge (Kouzes and Posner) – 5 Behaviors of Exemplary Leadership
- Model the Way
- Inspire a Shared Vision
- Challenge the Process
- Enable Others to Act
- Encourage the Heart
Website: Practical Applications of Supervisory Skills - Engaging Yourself
Fee: No cost for UI Employees
Contact Hours: 22.5 hours in class
Timeline to Finish: 10 weeks, with one week off from coursework
Audience: Front-line staff leaders with functional supervision of staff or emerging to mid-level staff leaders with administrative management of staff can apply or be nominated
Format:
- Classroom
- Campus-wide cohort
- Self-assessment
- Offered spring and/or fall semesters
Topics: Nine, 2-2.5 hour core sessions:
- Lead with Empathy: Apply Emotional Intelligence
- Activating Your Strengths to Lead Your Team
- Developing and Leading a Diverse Team
- Understanding and Applying Work Styles
- Essential Secrets of Feedback
- Generations in the Workplace
- Respect in the Workplace
- How to Thrive and Not Just Survive: Resilience in the Workplace
- Supervisory Time Management and Delegation
Website: Supervising Today's Students
Fee: No cost for UI Employees
Contact Hours: 9 hours in class
Timeline to Finish: Self-paced
Audience: Faculty and staff who hire, onboard, develop and lead student employees. No application needed
Format:
- Classroom
- Self-paced (take any 6 of 9 courses- does not need to be within one semester)
- Open enrollment by course via Employee Self-Service
Topics: Six, 1.5 hour sessions:
- Pre-Employment Process
- Successfully Training Student Employees
- How Students Learn
- Effectively Leading Students
- Evaluating Student Employee Performance
- Creating an Effective and Positive Workplace Culture
Website: Supervisor Training@Iowa
Fee: No cost for UI Employees
Contact Hours: 5 hours in class
Timeline to Finish: Self-paced
Audience: Required training for faculty and staff in supervisory roles
Format:
- Open enrollment by course via Self-Service/My Training
- Also available online (ICON), located within Self-Service/My Training
Topics: 30 minute Overview and 3, 1.5 hour sessions
- Overview (online only)
- Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding
- Engaging and Retaining Employees
- Facilitating Performance, Coaching, and Documentation
Website: UI LEAD Intercollegiate Cohort
Fee: $485 for UI Employees
Contact Hours: 14-18 hours in class; 4 hours coaching
Timeline to Finish: 4 months
Audience: Current faculty and staff leaders in expanding roles can apply or be nominated
Format:
- Roundtables with leadership
- Topical workshops
- Case discussion groups
- Cohort-led discussions
- Self and 360 assessments
- Executive coaching
- Offered May-August
Topics: Customizable learning objectives and topics
- Roundtables with deans and senior associate deans, and participant's supervisors
- Four, 1:1 coaching sessions
- Four group workshops, such as:
- Defining leadership vision
- Strengths-based Leadership
- DISC Management
- Other topics determined by cohort
Please reach out to oe-leader@uiowa.edu for any questions regarding leadership programs and opportunities.