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Leadership Academy

Purpose –  The Leadership Academy is a 3 year, interactive and engaging program designed to explore leadership topics and enhance the existing skills of our current leaders. By providing resources to attain the knowledge and abilities on becoming an effective and influential leader, the program creates a solid foundation for higher education leaders. This program is conducted via presentation of theory/topic, classroom discussion and activities designed to reinforce learning principles and encourage active participation. Each cohort will meet once a month over 9 months (September - May) each year.

For more information, please reach out to Leadership Academy Committee

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Cohorts

Cohort  V

(Vibe Five)

Alan Daniel D'Andrea Davila Emily Banda
Amelia Guzman Fernando Estrada Robert Ramirez
Curt Meyer Katherine Bridgman Miranda Cristan
Elizabeth Leyva

Cohort  IV

(Fourward Leaders)

Amy Bohmann Sthefany Garcia Alissa Meyer
Samantha Broughton Randy Garza Joanna Vela
Paula Garcia Matthew Livingston Sandy Vargas
Valeria Cazares Reyna William Kingsbery

Cohort  I I I
(Gamma Rays)

Rita Arredondo Valeria Delarna Monica Martinez
Yaribel Caraveo Luisa Garcia Reba Sims
Moises Carlos Delia Gomez Amanda Mora
Kevin Castro Aaron Jaggers Maggie Pena

Cohort II

(General's Brigade)

Trevor Brunet
Abel Morales
Sherry Patrick

Cohort I

(Primeros)

Lloyd Butler Art Olague Kimberly Nanez
Antoinette Curl Heather Olague Jose Sanchez
Douglas Daigle Clarissa Tejeda Gretchen Doenges

 

Application Information below

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:   

  1. Be a budgeted, benefits-eligible faculty or administrative/staff member with Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
  2. Participants must be employed with A&M-SA for at least one year. Faculty members must have been employed for at least one academic year.   
  3. Obtain supervisor’s commitment and approval on the application.   

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:      

  1. Strength of the applicant's statement of interest   
  2. Supervisor’s letter of support   
  3. Varied backgrounds of cohort

Leadership applications will be evaluated based on the following:

  1. Value  – The extent to which participation has the potential to add value to the applicant’s job role, department, division, and University as described in the applicant’s statement of interest and the supervisor’s letter of support.  
  2. Motivation  – The applicant’s demonstrated interest and motivation to attend and participate as described in his or her statement of interest.  
  3. Quality  – The quality of the applicant’s written statement of interest as demonstrated by:
    1. Spelling and grammar.
    2. Writing style – professional and easy to read.
    3. Content – thoroughly addresses all the items listed in the Application Process Instructions.
    4. Supervisor’s support – the supervisor indicates strong support for the applicant based on their letter of intent.
    5. Relevance – the program’s relevance to the applicant’s current and potential future positions as described in their statement of interest and the supervisor’s letter of support. 
    6. Leadership Experience (including but not limited to A&M SA) – description of the length of time and scope of leadership responsibilities to include organizational leadership, group or team leadership, and supervision.

Application Process

  1. Determine if you are eligible for participation in the leadership program by reviewing the eligibility criteria.
  2. Complete and gather your application materials:  
  3. Complete the online application form signed by you and your supervisor.
  4. Your written statement of  interest that  includes:
    • A description of your current and past leadership experience (various roles, number of years, significant accomplishments) and/or your future leadership aspirations.  
    • A description of how your participation in the A&M-SA Leadership program will add value to your department,  division, college, and the University.
    • Any other relevant information you would like us to consider.  
  5. Your supervisor’s letter of support that includes:
    • A recommendation for your participation
    • A description of how your participation will add value to the department, college, or division and the University.
    • Anything else he or she would like us to consider.  

Expectations of Leadership Participants

The following are expected of all Leadership participants and are required for graduation.

  1. Attend and actively participate in all sessions of the Leadership program. Participants may miss no more than one session per fiscal year and must coordinate with the instructor, at their discretion, to complete any required make-up work. The monthly meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month. 

    Year 1 Cohort meets monthly from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    Fall Semester Dates: September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, December - TBD
    Spring Semester Dates: January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May - TBD

  2. Obtain support of supervisor, and college or division head. 
  3. Complete all pre-work, homework, and final project assignments by the established due dates.  
  4. Participate in the evaluation of the Leadership program and provide information regarding how you integrate the concepts and skills learned into your daily practice after completing the program.   
  5. Actively engage in program activities, contribute to discussions, and ask questions while limiting the use of electronic devices except when necessary for work or urgent matters with prior notice to the instructor.
  6. Be open to new ideas and willing to both challenge and be challenged in a professional and constructive manner.