Dr. Joyanne Stephens, Vice President and Associate Provost of Regional Campuses invites Broward campus staff and administrators to apply for participation in a pilot for a professional development program on the Broward Campuses: "The Broward Leadership Program".

The purpose of the Broward Leadership Program is to build future leadership for Florida Atlantic University. This will be done by identifying current employees who have both the potential and the aspiration to become leaders in higher education and providing them with opportunities to develop their knowledge, skills, and contacts.

The Broward Leadership Program is an on-campus program, starting in August, 2009 and running through June, 2010. The program requires a minimum time commitment of one full-day workshop every two months and, in between workshops, 2-4 hours of consultation and/or shadowing with a senior level administrator. Program participants will explore a variety of leadership topics, including budgeting, community affairs and personnel management.

Program participants must meet the following criteria:

1. Personal interest and commitment to complete the entire program
2. Permission and support of their supervisor
3. Completion of a bachelor's degree
4. At least 1 year of fulltime employment at the University, either in an SP or AMP position
5. Performance appraisal at "Achieves" or higher in the last twelve months
6. No disciplinary actions in their Human Resources file in the last twelve months

The pilot year of the program will be limited to 10 participants. The final Workshop session will include a graduation ceremony and certificate.

The inaugural workshop of the BLP Pilot Program was held on Friday August 7, 2009.

For questions about the Broward Leadership Program, contact Heidi Louisy, HR Manager, Broward Campuses, at extension 6-1245.