Winter 2008
Winter 2007

IEM: Institute for Educational Management July 19–31, 2009 IEM is designed for the most senior-level administrators. Examine critical leadership issues at colleges and universities. Learn effective approaches to balancing internal and external leadership roles; leading in a changing context; articulating a powerful vision for your institution and enlisting others in that vision. (more) The Harvard Seminar for New Presidents July 17–22, 2009 The Seminar provides new, first-time presidents with a practical and conceptual orientation to the presidency. It familiarizes new presidents with the opportunities and hazards they will likely face, and prepares them to respond to the multiple responsibilities and constituencies of their new office. (more) The Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians August 2–7, 2009 Leadership of academic libraries has never been more challenging. The goal of this innovative program is to increase the capacity of library directors to lead and manage. Participants explore two key questions: How well-positioned is my organization to meet current and future challenges? How effective is my own leadership? (more) The Harvard Seminar for Experienced Presidents November 12–14 2009 This intense, retreat-like program captures the intimate and interactive learning environment that has long been part of the Harvard Seminar for New Presidents and extends that experience to issues of relevance to the continuing president. The seminar focuses on three key topics: leadership, governance, and strategy. Advanced Leadership Institute for Senior Academic Librarians Spring 2010 This intensive program reviews foundational concepts from the Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians, applies them to the current competitive environment facing libraries, and extends them to the new leadership challenges confronted by senior library leaders.

Performance Assessment in Higher Education November 16–18, 2008 Develop sustainable assessment and accountability initiatives. Understand the key research and practice in assessment today, and consider applied, practical approaches to this critical issue. (more)

Recent Programs MDP: Management Development Program June 14–26, 2009 MDP is designed for deans, directors, and other administrators who are good at leading their units—and who want to get even better. Gain useful ideas about the critical management issues you're facing, including budgeting, human resource management, planning, and effective leadership. (more) MLE: Institute for Management and Leadership in Education June 14–26, 2009 MLE is designed for skilled, experienced administrators—deans and directors, provosts and vice presidents—who will help their institutions adapt to a changing future. Increase your capacity to lead and manage change; develop effective strategy; and evaluate the impact of new initiatives. (more) Connecting the Mind, Brain, and Education June 29–July 3, 2009 This institute brings together educators and researchers to explore new connections and promising possibilities in the fields of cognitive science, genetics, neuroscience and educational practice. Through lectures and discussions, participants better understand the powerful links between these disciplines and how this knowledge can (and cannot) inform their own research and practice. (more)

Limited financial aid is occasionally available.