Leadership Development Resource Center

This resource center shares a 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.

EAB Resources

These resources were compiled through EAB interviews and analysis.

• Selected readings on leadership development: Publications and articles recommended most often and most strongly by research contacts.
• Guide to assessment instruments: Guidance on self-assessment tools, the 360-degree assessment process, and a list of assessments commonly used for leadership development purposes.

Institution-Provided Resources: Tools for Developing On-Campus Programming and Support

The resources below were provided by research contacts at colleges, universities, and state systems. You can explore resources by topic or by role.