Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Application Period: March - May

The Southeastern Conference Academic Consortium Leadership Development Program (SECAC ALDP) was established in 2007 to prepare current and potential university leaders to meet the challenges of the 21st century by:

• Enriching their knowledge and understanding of the major issues and challenges facing higher education
• Providing participants with an increased understanding of their strengths and talents as a leader in higher education
• Stimulating critical thought about the future of the academy in general, and flagship universities in particular
• Building relationships within the University of Kentucky, among other potential academic leaders at universities within the Southeastern Conference, and with experienced leaders in higher education

To identify, develop, prepare, and advance faculty as academic leaders in and for SEC universities.

• Advance faculty and teach leadership skills
• Provide qualified and skilled talent pool for deans, vice/associate provosts, provosts

• Tenured full-time faculty (preferably Professor or senior-level Associate Professor)
  • non-tenured professors will be considered
• Demonstrated leadership experience and decision-making abilities

• Have demonstrated success in their current positions and interest in administrative careers as evidenced by a minimum of 3 years of academic administrative experience

   

The application process for ALDP is designed to ensure that Fellows will fully participate in and benefit from the program.  A prospective faculty candidate must complete the application materials located online as indicated below and submit a letter of evaluation from the Dean.  The selection committee will identify at least three, and no more than four, Fellows from those who apply.

Complete applications should be uploaded to the application portal below.  A list of required materials may be found here: Application Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Recognizing that each college operates within a unique context, we ask that colleges determine their own process for nominating participants. Therefore, interested applicants should check with their Dean’s office to be informed of the college’s process for selection prior to submitting an application.

• Fellows will be selected by an open nomination process.  The criteria for selection will be on the strengths of their application and the individual's potential to demonstrate quality leadership in higher education.  Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the Provost.
• The committee will ensure that the ALDP Fellows represent a diverse set of disciplines.  The committee will present recommendations to the Provost, who will select the final four ALDP Fellows.  
• Selected ALDP Fellows are expected to attend and participate fully in both the fall and spring ALDP Workshops, travel with the group whenever possible, read the preparatory materials, and participate in leadership activities conducted on the UK campus.

Fellows are expected to be fully engaged in the ALDP programs and are required to:

• Participate in all program activities.
• Attend two workshops at another Southeastern Conference University 
  • Travel with the group whenever possible
  • Read the preparatory materials
  • Engage in the discussion groups
• Participate in the local program as defined by the host institution
• Serve as mentors to future ALDP Fellows