Join us for AAC&U's "Leadership Week." A series of four free webinars exploring research-informed leadership practices, effective shared governance, team collaboration, and values-driven leadership.
Access to the AAC&U Leadership Week webinar series is offered through the Office of Faculty Success as a hybrid session. You may join remotely or in person. Attend one session or all four to build a practical framework for leading effectively in today's higher education environment.
Following each webinar session, there will be a facilitated 30-minute discussion to debrief the content.
Register two days before the respective program date by 11:59 p.m.
Practicing High-trust Leadership Within Colleges and Universities
September 28
Explore research-informed leadership practices that strengthen relationships and support institutional success.
Creating Team Norms for Collaboration and Trust
September 29
Discover how intentional team norms can strengthen trust, improve collaboration, and create a healthier workplace culture.
Fostering Trust Within Shared Governance Structures
September 30
Explore strategies for strengthening shared governance by building trust, balancing innovation with accountability, and fostering productive collaboration across the campus community.
Change and Conflict: Cultivating and Maintaining Trust
October 1
Learn how value-driven leadership can build and sustain trust during change and conflict.
What You'll Gain
- A clear understanding of high-trust leadership practices within higher education
- Strategies for fostering effective shared governance that supports campus innovation
- A framework for creating team norms that build trust and improve collaboration
Who Should Attend
- New and experienced college and university leaders
- Faculty and staff who are interested in expanding their institutional leadership
- Anyone interested in expanding their capacity for collaboration and building more trustworthy professional relationships
Program Dates and Times
- Monday, September 28, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 29, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 30, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 1, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Locations
- Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be provided with the registration confirmation email and/or program reminder email.) or
- Rose Library 3311
Program Details
Genre: Presentation
Facilitator: Gilpatrick Hornsby, Faculty Success
Program Outcomes
- Understanding of high-trust leadership practices within higher education
- Fostering effective shared governance that supports campus innovation
- Creating team norms that build trust and improve collaboration
- Reflecting on real-world examples of how leaders can maintain trust through change and conflict
Attendance & Registration Information
Programs within the CFI are designed to support the development of instructional faculty and AP faculty with instructional responsibilities. We also welcome staff to many of our programs. If you are interested in attending one of our programs but do not identify with the above classifications, please email cfi@jmu.edu.
For more information on registering for our programs, please visit the CFI Programs & Events webpage, which includes details on registering for programs and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal.
LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (Okta required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.
- Complete your profile information:
- Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
- Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
- Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).
Cancellations
If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.