Interactive Workshops
Reframe your approach to leadership through dialogue, learning strategies and networking with diverse leaders in academia.
Preparing diverse faculty for academic leadership
The Identity and Leadership (I-LEAD) pilot program prepares faculty for academic leadership by holding
space for reflection on their intersectional identities and experiences. Cohort participants will also consider the broader institutional systems and structures that may influence access to leadership opportunities and perceptions of leadership effectiveness.
All full-time faculty who have worked at Rutgers University at least 3 years AND are aspiring or current academic leaders are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the application deadline for the inaugural Spring 2024 cohort has passed. Email facultydiversitycollaborative@oq.rutgers.edu with any questions.
Once accepted into the program, faculty will have the opportunity to:
In addition, faculty build leadership capacity for:
The I-LEAD pilot program consists of:
(2 in-person, 1 virtual)
(peer mentorship)
Reframe your approach to leadership through dialogue, learning strategies and networking with diverse leaders in academia.
Share experiences, give and receive constructive feedback and support in a safe group environment.
Gain individualized support to strengthen leadership skills, discover growth areas, set goals, and change behavior.
Coaching can be especially helpful as you transition into new roles, face challenges or prepare to take on more responsibility.
As a result of participating in the I-LEAD program, faculty will:
Develop a more nuanced understanding of the ways in which identity and leadership intersect on the path to academic leadership.
Consider strategies and share best practices for combating challenges often faced by diverse faculty on the path to academic leadership.
Assess their behaviors, motivations and stressors, increasing leadership acumen and social influence.
Generate a leadership identity that is grounded in intersectional life experiences and effective leadership practices.
Expand networks to reduce isolation, build community and increase access to leadership development
and advancement opportunities.
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