About the Toolkit
The Academic Affairs Forum is pleased to provide this collection of leadership development materials, compiled during over 100 research interviews with senior academic leaders, association heads, and directors of on-campus and external programs. The materials—documents, templates, samples, and tools developed at colleges and universities across the country—are organized in two ways: 1) by sub-topic area and 2) according to the role (e.g. chair, dean) that the materials support. Because creating effective leadership development programming often requires a substantial time investment, this resource center can be used as a starting point, or it can serve to build on existing on-campus programming.
Forum-Created ResourcesResources compiled through Forum interviews and analysis.
Selected readings on leadership developmentPublications and articles recommended most often and most strongly by research contacts.
Guide to assessment instrumentsGuidance on self-assessment tools, the 360-degree assessment process, and a list of assessments commonly used for leadership development purposes.
Institution-Provided ResourcesThe resources below were provided by research contacts at colleges, universities, and state systems.
By Topic: Action learning projects Case studies Choosing external partners Development planning Examples of just-in-time support resources Executive coaching Hiring and performance management Marketing and program promotion Program evaluation Sample application forms Session facilitation By Role: Chairs Deans Hi-Potential leaders (Hi-Pos) Faculty and staff managers Tools for Developing On-Campus Programming and Support By Topic: Materials in this section are organized by sub-topic to assist members with implementing various components of on-campus leadership development programming. Action learning projectsAction learning projects are typically included as a component of…