Faculty Leadership Institute
2021 Faculty Leadership Institute
The Faculty Leadership Institute is scheduled for two Fridays during the spring 2021 semester: January 22 and February 26. Sessions will take place via Zoom. Participants will receive the link via email in advance.
Faculty are welcome to attend individual sessions of interest or the entire day.
Click here to register for the 2021 Faculty Leadership Institute.
Day 1. Friday, January 22, 2021
Time |
Session |
Facilitator(s) |
10:45AM - 11:00PM |
Welcome and Introduction |
Dr. Sara Zeigler |
11:00AM - 12:30PM |
Classroom Management |
Dr. Matthew Winslow |
12:30 - 12:45PM |
Break |
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12:45 - 1:15PM |
State of the University |
Dr. David McFaddin, President |
1:15 - 1:30PM |
Break |
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1:30 - 2:30PM |
Conflict Management |
Dr. Jill Parrott |
2:30 - 2:45PM |
Break |
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2:45 - 3:15PM |
The View From Frankfort: Politics and Policy Updates for EKU Faculty |
Ethan Witt |
3:15 - 3:30PM |
Break |
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3:30 - 4:30PM |
Assessing Leadership Strategies (Basic) - Junior Faculty Starter Pack |
Dr. Sara Zeigler & Dr. Russell Carpenter |
4:30 |
Virtual Reception |
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Day 2. Friday, February 26, 2021
Time |
Session |
Facilitator |
8:45 - 9:00AM |
Welcome and Introduction |
Dr. Sara Zeigler |
9:00 - 9:30AM |
State of Academic Affairs |
Dr. Jerry Pogatshnik, Provost |
9:30 - 9:45AM |
Break |
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9:45 - 10:45AM |
Ask a Regent |
Facilitators: Dr. Jennifer Wies & Dana Fohl Panelists: Select Regents
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10:45 - 11:00AM |
Break |
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11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Getting Sued Gracefully |
Professor Lynnette Noblitt |
12:00 -12:15PM |
Break |
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12:15 - 1:15PM |
Student Panel: "Inspiring Students through Faculty Leadership" |
2021 Panelists: 2021 Moderator: Dra. Abbey Poffenberger |
1:15 - 1:30PM |
Break |
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1:30 - 2:30PM |
Assessing Leadership Strategies (Advanced) |
Dr. Sara Zeigler & Dr. Russell Carpenter |
2:30 - 2:45PM |
Closing Remarks |
Description and Expected Outcomes/Previous Faculty Leadership Institutes
2017 FLI
The inaugural Faculty Leadership Institute launched on January 9-10, 2017. There were 26 participants in the inaugural Faculty Leadership Institute and candidates were drawn from a campus-wide call for applicants and selected through a committee review process.
2018 FLI
The second FLI had 17 participants from across departments. Candidates were drawn from a campus-wide call for applicants and selected through a committee review process.
2019 FLI
The 2019 FLI had over 30 participants. Participants came from across departments and colleges.
2020 FLI
The 2020 FLI had 79 participants. Participants came from across departments and colleges.
As faculty members advance in their academic careers, they need new skills and strategies for managing and leading complex academic initiatives. The Faculty Leadership Institute provides prospective academic leaders with the resources and support they need to guide the University through change and ensure continued excellence.
Expected Outcomes include:
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Strengthened skills applicable in current and future academic roles and work
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Enhanced knowledge of academic committee and program leadership and how differences in style, strategy, and approach affect collaborative work
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Improved skills for those leading academic programs and committees at the department, college, and University levels
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Enhanced ability to identify faculty for committee work and future academic leadership roles
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Increased interactions among faculty across departments
Please contact us with any questions about the application process or Faculty Leadership Institute:
Dr. Sara Zeigler
Dean, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Professor of Political Science
Co-Chair
Dr. Russell Carpenter
Assistant Provost
Professor of English
Co-Chair
Faculty Leadership Institute Steering Committee
Dr. Shirley O'Brien
Dr. Jennifer Wies
Dr. Matthew Winslow