FTLI

Washington University is dedicated to developing the next generation of academic leaders through a robust suite of formal and informal leadership development opportunities. Inspired by the talent that exists in our community, we are actively investing in our faculty and staff.

Description

This cohort-based program is open to tenured and mid-career teaching, research, and practice faculty who currently serve or aspire to serve in administrative or academic leadership positions on the Danforth Campus. It offers skill development in critical leadership areas and encourages professional networking for faculty across disciplines.

Schedule

FTLI will run from January to April 2025. The Institute will host half-day sessions (8:30 am -1:00 pm) each month focused on effective and transformational leadership practices.   The sessions will be highly interactive, and all will take place in-person on the Danforth Campus.

The program schedule is listed below:

DateTopic
Wednesday, January 8Kick-off Dinner – 5:30pm
Friday, January 31Equitable Leadership
Friday, February 14Communication Skills
Friday, March 7Difficult Conversations
Friday, April 4University Operations
Friday, April 25Transitioning into Leadership Roles
Zoom information session

Learn more about the program by viewing the following recording of our Zoom information session.


Application

The application period for the 2025 cohort has closed.

For more information contact: Cecilia Hanan Reyes, Senior Program Manager, Office of the Provost, chanan@wustl.edu