UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, in collaboration with Penn State Human Resources, has announced that applications are now open for the Fall 2024 session of the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders (PSEAL) program. This program fosters the growth of Penn State faculty members looking to enhance their leadership skills.
The PSEAL program is open to all full-time tenured or non-tenure-line faculty members at Penn State who have been promoted to the second rank (typically the associate level). It is specifically geared towards those not currently serving as academic administrators or with less than two years of experience in such a role. An academic administrator is defined as a department or division head, school director, director of academic affairs at campuses, associate dean, or administrator of higher rank. This program offers a unique opportunity for eligible faculty to develop their leadership skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Applications for the Fall 2024 PSEAL program are open through Friday, March 1, with notifications of acceptance to be made in early May. This schedule allows ample time for participants to prepare for their leadership journey.
The program features a robust mentorship component that includes being mentored by an academic administrator and mentoring new faculty in the New Faculty Network program. Intensive sessions, which consist of instructor-led seminars and self-directed learning activities, will be held on Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. throughout the fall semester. The program culminates in a personal leadership philosophy statement and a development action plan.
The PSEAL program is a platform for personal growth and a means to contribute significantly to the Penn State community and beyond. For additional information about the program and application details, visit the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders website.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs looks forward to welcoming a new cohort of dynamic and dedicated faculty members to the Fall 2024 PSEAL program and witnessing their evolution into influential academic leaders. For additional information, contact Ann Clements, assistant vice provost for Faculty Affairs – Faculty Development at acc13@psu.edu.