Are you looking for a high-impact professional development experience this year? The application deadline to join the 2020-21 cohort of the LEAD Academy has been extended to Friday September 4.

Daytona Sate College's LEAD Academy (Leadership Exploration and Development) is designed to develop employee competence in effective leadership through the practical application of skills and knowledge aimed at maximizing the ability of employees to support the mission of Daytona State College.

The LEAD Academy is grounded in current literature and best practices. Program content is focused on how Daytona State College functions, how it fits into a larger system, and how decisions are made at the college. The LEAD curriculum is organized into six learning modules: 

  • Organizational Strategy
  • Resource Management
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Collaboration
  • Decision Making 

The LEAD Academy meets one half-day a month from September through May. Meeting locations will vary by campus to give participants an opportunity to visit and tour each. Typical sessions include presentations by  campus leaders and experts who present on the topic(s) being addressed that day, interactive exercises, group projects, and discussions.

Still not convinced? Take a look at the video below to hear reflections from a program facilitator and participants of the 2019-20 LEAD Academy cohort (at 3:10) 

The LEAD Academy application and additional program details are available at http://www.daytonastate.edu/professionaldevelopment/leadacademy.html

Have questions? Reach out to John Brady at john.brady@daytonastate.edu.