About Us
Purpose
The purpose of the Bluegrass Higher Education Consortium Academic Leadership Academy (ALA) is to encourage younger faculty/staff to consider leadership career paths. ALA provides guidance in developing the skills that are requisites for effective institutional leadership. This ensures a sound and successful future for the participating institutions.
Academy Objectives
– Analyze theories and styles of leadership
– Apply leadership concepts to practice
– Build relationships that advance the work of higher education
– Address leadership challenges in higher education
– Demonstrate strategic thinking and decision making skills
– Lead in team-building and communication
– Expand understanding of the environment in which institutional decisions are made in the 21st Century
Sample Curriculum
– Budgeting 101 Basics
– Crisis Management
– Legal & Ethical Issues involving Employees & Students
– Managing Conflict & Difficult People
– Strategic Decision Making
– Accreditation, Compliance, & Assessment
– Campus Projects
2023 Academic Leadership Academy
2023 ALA October 20th Agenda
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Morehead State University
October 20, 2023
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions:
Dr. Laurel Martin, Board of Directors Chair, Bluegrass Tomorrow.
ALA Co-Chairs: Sonia Sanders, Kentucky State University & Dr. Carrie Christensen,
Midway University
9:15 a.m. Morning Keynote: Dr. Jay Morgan, President, Morehead State University.
9:40 a.m. Q&A: Discussion with Dr. Morgan
10:00 a.m. P.E.A.C.E. From Conflict- Managing Conflict in the Workplace –
Dr. LaVena Wilkin, Executive Dean, College of Business and Tech., Coordinator, PhD Program,
Sullivan University
10:30 a.m. Q&A: Discussion with Dr. Wilkin
10:40 a.m. Break
10:50 a.m. Roundtable Discussions (Choose 3 – 25 minutes each with 5 minutes for transition)
— Accreditation (Room 320):
Dr. Carrie Christensen, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs, Midway University
— Admissions & Recruiting (Room 321):
Cara Franke, Executive Director of Strategic Recruitment, UK
— Departmental Budgets and Finance (Room 322):
Professor Ida Kumoji-Ankrah Executive Director, Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts, EKU, and
Dr. Tom Schneid, Chair School of Safety, Security and Emergency Management EKU.
— Chair/Dean Development (Room 325):
Dr. Lisa Tannock, Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement, UK.
— Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Room 326):
Dr. Caroline Atkins, Chief Diversity Officer, MSU
— Mental Health (Room 329):
Dr. Kevin Stanley, Director, Counseling Center; Dr. Theresa Botts, Director, EKU Psychology Clinic,
Logan Burris (Graduate Student), Savannah Muse (Graduate Student), Sharon Stalions (Graduate
Student), EKU
12:30 p.m. Break, Transition to Lunch
12:40 p.m. Luncheon Keynote: TBA
1:10 p.m. Q&A, Discussion with Luncheon Keynote Speaker
1:20 p.m. Break and Transition to Final Peer Mentoring Sessions – Dr. Russel Carpenter, EKU
(See Mentor Network Groups Handout)
2:20 p.m. Transition to Space Science Center (SSC) for Group Photo,
Star Show Presentation – Dr. Pamela Clark
Center Overview – Dr. Ben Malphrus
3:10 p.m. Final Keynote: Workforce Development in Kentucky – Dr. Leslie Sizemore, CPE
(Location: Space Science Center (Student parking lot in front of SSC)
Q&A / Wrap Up / Certificate Presentations
*Bluegrass Tomorrow thanks our friends at the accounting firm of Dean Dorton for providing the fuel to get us through this day! They generously sponsored our breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack break.
A special thanks to our friends and partners at Council on Postsecondary Education.
Bluegrass Higher Education Consortium Institutions
