Program Overview
Mulerider L.E.A.D. is a professional development that promotes leadership through a cohort model. The one-year process includes: a) information sessions, b) analysis of leadership qualities, c) coaching and mentoring, d) team-building, e) networking opportunities, f) personal assessment, and g) an action project.
The program requires a one-year commitment. Members will meet monthly with a focus on various topics including leadership development, networking, and systems thinking to enhance leadership competencies supporting a culture of change. Participants will engage in leadership development opportunities in which they experience a multitude of learning contexts within the university setting. During the year, members will define, design and complete a specific university project requiring problem solving, innovation, and other activities that promote the mission and strategic plan of the university, a department, or a specific program.
In addition to the program sessions, it is estimated that participants will devote six to eight hours per month completing readings and participating developmental or experiential activities. Each year, two to three leaders from the previous leadership class are selected to organize and implement the activities for the next year; thus, further helping participants grow as leaders.
Program Requirements
- Attendance – full attendance at all sessions
- October 8, 2024 – 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- November 12, 2024 – 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- February 11, 2025 – 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- March 11, 2025 – 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- April 10, 2025 – Awards Banquet – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Assignments – complete all pre-session and post-session readings and assignments
- Continuous Leadership Development – complete a leadership development activities external to the program
- Institutional Innovation Project – The program participants should expect to meet outside of their Mulerider L.E.A.D. class sessions regularly to work on their project. All projects will be approved by the Quality Executive Council and the university president.
Participants may be dismissed from the program for failure to comply with these requirements. Specific requirements are subject to change.
Nomination Process
- Nominations will be accepted via electronic nomination link
- The nominations will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the president, which will make the selections
- The selected employees will be notified via e-mail
Positions available in the following areas:
- College of Education – 1 Nominee
- College of Science and Engineering – 2 Nominees
- College of LPA – 2 Nominees
- College of Business – 1 Nominee
- Academic Affairs – 1 Nominee
- Student Affairs – 2 Nominees
- President/Development/Physical Plant – 1 Nominee
- Finance/Administration/General Counsel – 1 Nominee
- At-Large Staff – 1 Nominee
