John D. Massey, Jr.Assistant Director of Professional Development

Virginia Tech – UOPD/HR

Expedition Leadership: Faculty Support and Academic Leadership Development

Amy M. HoganAssistant Provost for Leadership Initiatives

Virginia Tech – Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost

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Mission Statement:University Organizational and Professional Development (UOPD)

“UOPD serves Virginia Tech by providing professional and organizational development resources and solutions that promote growth and progress throughout the organization.”

UOPD Services:• Executive Development• Succession Planning• Professional Development• Consulting services

Survey Design and Administration Focus Groups Strategic Planning Process Improvement

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UOPD Certificate Programs• Leadership Excellence• Supervisory Excellence• Customer Service Excellence • Office Software Skills

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Leadership Development in Academia…

Context:• Historic• Challenges• Needs: Balance of responsibilities and

opportunities• Shifting demographics and competitive

landscape

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Evolution at Virginia Tech• Department Heads Orientation• Department Head Program – fall semester• New Academic Leaders Program – fall• Academic Leadership Development –

spring semester

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The goals:• Providing necessary skills for management

and administration• Broadening thinking about leadership

impact• Building skills in facilitative leadership

approaches• Building a leadership network

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The approach…• New and future academic leaders (broadly

defined)• Cohort program balancing management

and leadership skills• Foundation topics - fall• Current relevant topics - spring

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Resources…• Sponsorship – Program and Individuals• Shared organizational ownership and

facilitation• Participant-driven learning design

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Additional programs…• Faculty Mentoring Program• Promotion and Tenure preparatory

sessions• AdvanceVT• Future Faculty

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Discussion:• What needs and challenges exist in your

organization?• What opportunities exist for new or enhanced

programming?• What opportunities exist for you to further your

own leadership and career development? To promote development within your department or division?

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Questions?

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Contact InformationAmy M. Hoganamyhogan@vt.edu

www.provost.vt.edu

John D. Massey, Jr.jdmassey@vt.edu

www.uopd.vt.edu

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