EDUCAUSE | Leadership Development and Leadership

Tune In December 1: Leading the IT Workforce in Higher Education

pkurkowski — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:10:04 -0600

In this free December 1 EDUCAUSE Live! Web Seminar, Leading the IT Workforce in Higher Education, presenter Phil Goldstein, ECAR Fellow, EDUCAUSE, and President, Philip J. Goldstein & Associates, LLC, will present the results of his recent ECAR research on IT leadership. The research examined critical topics including the potential impact on the workforce of boomer retirements, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness. Goldstein will also present rising leaders' perspectives on the CIO role.

Those unable to attend may wish to visit the archives after the event or browse related EDUCAUSE resources on IT Workforce Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, and Workforce Issues.

Frye Leadership Institute Now Accepting 2009 Program Nominations

pkurkowski — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:50:10 -0500

The Frye Leadership Institute offers a unique leadership development opportunity and is designed to develop the next generation of higher education leaders emerging from IT and library backgrounds.

From May 31 to June 11, 2009, participants will gather at Emory University for an intensive residential experience that exposes them to higher education leaders and luminaries from around the country. A significant amount of personal and professional growth results from the networking and group exercises that bring a diverse set of international participants together to share, explore, and learn. Presentations are intermixed with case studies, brainstorming, role-playing, problem solving, and reflection. In this dynamic program Frye helps participants develop:

Habits of mind that help them think strategically and communicate clearly with diverse audiences
A broad perspective on higher education, its values, issues, and challenges
Confidence in their ability to address complex issues
A strong network of colleagues and friends

The selection process is highly competitive. Applicants must first be nominated by a senior institutional officer. The nomination deadline is November 14. Visit the Frye Institute website for more information, including nomination and application process, program overview, and scholarships.

Interested in the Frye Institute and attending EDUCAUSE 2008 in Orlando? Plan now to participate in the Frye Leadership Institute Update session on October 29.

New ECAR Study on Leading the IT Workforce in Higher Education

cluckett — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:55:34 -0500

EDUCAUSE announces a new EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) study, Leading the IT Workforce in Higher Education, by Phillip J. Goldstein. This 2008 ECAR research study builds on the work done in 2004 by ECAR in its original study of information technology leadership. The 2008 study addresses the following questions, among others:

How significant a transition in leadership positions are we likely to see in the next few years?
How confident are IT leaders in their skills, and how effective are their leadership styles?
How is the position of IT leader viewed by those who might aspire to it?

The full study is available to ECAR subscribers and through purchase; however, the road map and key findings are publicly available. Visit ECAR on the web.

E07 Podcast: Brian Hawkins - Learning To Drive (and Other Lessons Learned Along the Way)

gbayne — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:11:20 -0600

In November of 2006, Brian Hawkins, EDUCAUSE President, announced his plans to retire from the presidency of EDUCAUSE at the end of the 2007•2008 academic year. At the 2007 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, he was asked to share the important lessons he has learned in his nearly 40-year career in higher education regarding management, leadership, and professional life. In this 42-minute podcast of that address, entitled "Learning To Drive (and Other Lessons Learned Along the Way)", he discusses issues including personnel management, professional development, and how to map a course for good leadership and a successful career.

Southwest Regional Conference 2008: Participate as a Speaker

cluckett — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:42:49 -0500

The call for proposals is now open for the Southwest Regional Conference 2008, "Empowering Community Through Technology," February 20–22 in Houston, Texas. The program for this leading event in higher education IT will follow these tracks:

Empowering Our Teaching and Learning Communities
Leading the Charge for Change
Making IT Work - the Confluence of Technology, People, and Expectations
Corporate and Campus Solutions

Submit a presentation proposal. The deadline for submissions is October 10, 2007.

A related opportunity: consider submitting material for publication in EDUCAUSE Quarterly. EQ authors receive full editorial support and gain valuable exposure and recognition in a professional forum.

EDUCAUSE Institute's Management Program--Register Now

cluckett — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:15:01 -0500

New to IT management? Attend the EDUCAUSE Institute's week-long Management Program in Tempe, Arizona, this February for valuable grounding in effective management practices and strategies. Sessions will focus on topics such as the changing face of IT management; the role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership; interpersonal communication skills; and managing projects, time, and priorities for success. This program tends to fill quickly—register soon.

New E-Book Provides Career Development Advice for Campus IT

cluckett — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:46:00 -0500

Cultivating Careers: Professional Development for Campus IT, a new EDUCAUSE e-book, provides an overview of practices for mentoring the next generation of IT leaders in higher education. Hear audio interviews with current leaders in the industry about how they got to where they are today. Cultivating Careers is available online in PDF and HTML. It can be viewed in its entirety or chapter by chapter at no charge.

E2005 Podcast: Staff Development Beyond Leaders

podcaster — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:44:35 -0600

This 43 minute recording provides coverage of the 2005 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference Session entitled Concierges and Contractors, Shamans and Sergeants: Staff Development Beyond Leaders.

E2005 Podcast: We Value Leadership Throughout Our Organization

podcaster — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:20:23 -0600

This 50 minute recording provides coverage of the 2005 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference Session entitled We Value Leadership Throughout Our Organization.