Emerging Leaders Academy

The Emerging Leaders Academy is a program hosted through the KU Public Management Center (as part of the School of Public Affairs and Administration) designed to groom current non-managerial staff for future leadership roles. Participants will meet biweekly over a four-month period, taking classes focused on leadership, communication skills, organizational dynamics, and planning for the future. Although not geared explicitly for those working in libraries, this program would be ideal for many here at Dykes Library as we find ourselves learning and adjusting to changing and shifting roles.

If you think you might be interested, you can find out more information at the Emerging Leaders Academy website: http://www.kupmc.org/programs/ela/index.shtml. There you will find more detailed information about the curriculum, the schedule, costs, and the application and enrollment processes. The application deadline is September 10, for classes that begin September 19 here in the Kansas City area (exact location still to be determined). However, you will need to apply sooner than that, if you are also interested in applying for financial assistance through the Professional Development Budget Committee.

For more information, you can also contact Noel Rasor, Assistant Director at the KU Public Management Center at noel@ku.edu.