REGISTER FOR THE JULY 29 SUMMER INSTITUTE

SUMMER INSTITUTE

LEADING FROM THE MIDDLE:

Power, Influence and Impact at HBCUs

Bridging Vision and Action.
Leading Change from Where You Are.

A virtual experience for the faculty, staff, coordinators, program directors, and emerging leaders who are moving institutional work forward.

VIRTUAL

JULY 29

9AM - 12 PM CT

Guest Speaker

Dr. Belle Wheelan

Retired SACSCOC President

$250

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CAMPUS TEAM OPPORTUNITY

As an added bonus, institutions are encouraged to register 2-3 participants from different areas across campus so colleagues can return with a shared language for collaboration, influence, and action.

Build stronger cross-campus collaboration
Strengthen institutional priorities
Advance student success
Align leadership with mission & impact

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN

The institute will blend the theoretical foundations of informal leadership with hands-on, actionable strategy. You will explore how to build personal credibility, navigate complex academic systems without formal authority, and immediately begin developing tailored collaboration frameworks to drive cross-campus innovation and institutional transformation from your unique strategic vantage point.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Faculty

Program

Directors

Coordinators

Department

Chairs

Faculty Developers

Student Success Leaders

Emerging HBCU Leaders

Institute
Guest Speaker

Dr. Belle Wheelan

Retired President

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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Registration includes unique access to the live virtual session on July 29 and its recording, as well as pre and post institute handouts.

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Five Benefits of Attending the HBCU Faculty Development Network Summer Institute for Administrators

1. Strengthen Leadership Capacity Across the Institution

Administrators will gain practical strategies for developing faculty, staff, and emerging leaders who can effectively translate institutional vision into action. Investing in leadership at every level strengthens organizational effectiveness and long-term institutional success.

2. Build a Culture of Collaborative Leadership

Participants will learn approaches for empowering employees throughout the institution to contribute to strategic priorities, strengthen cross-campus partnerships, and improve organizational performance.

3. Improve Strategic Decision-Making and Institutional Effectiveness

Administrators will acquire practical frameworks for engaging faculty and staff in achieving institutional goals while aligning leadership development with strategic planning, accreditation priorities, and student success initiatives.

4. Foster Strategic Partnerships Across HBCUs

Participation provides opportunities to collaborate with HBCU leaders nationwide to exchange best practices, develop partnerships, and identify innovative solutions that strengthen institutional effectiveness.

5. Support Faculty and Staff Development for Institutional Success

Administrators will gain strategies for cultivating leadership, collaboration, and innovation throughout the institution. This investment in professional development will strengthen employee engagement, organizational performance, and student success.

Five Professional Development Benefits of Attending the HBCU Faculty Development Network Summer Institute

1. Develop Expertise in Leading from the Middle

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how influence, collaboration, and strategic leadership contribute to institutional effectiveness. They will acquire practical strategies for leading initiatives that advance student success and organizational excellence.

2. Strengthen Leadership and Strategic Thinking Skills

Participants will enhance their ability to address complex institutional challenges, build collaborative solutions, and implement initiatives that align with university priorities and mission-driven goals.

3. Expand Professional Networks Across HBCUs

Participants will connect with faculty, staff, and administrators from HBCUs nationwide to exchange promising practices, establish collaborative partnerships, and share resources that strengthen institutional effectiveness.

4. Build Leadership Capacity for Organizational Change

Participation will strengthen the leadership competencies needed to influence positive change across departments, divisions, and institutions. These skills will position participants to serve as catalysts for innovation and continuous improvement.

5. Gain Practical Strategies from Experienced HBCU Leaders

Participants will benefit from the expertise of accomplished higher education leaders who will share actionable strategies for strengthening leadership, advancing institutional priorities, and improving student outcomes.

Five Benefits of Attending the HBCU Faculty Development Network Summer Institute for Faculty

1. Strengthen Leadership Capacity for Institutional Impact

Faculty will develop practical strategies for leading from the middle by leveraging their expertise, relationships, and credibility to influence institutional priorities. These leadership skills can be immediately applied to strengthen departments, improve student success, and advance institutional excellence.

2. Enhance Cross-Campus Collaboration

Faculty will gain effective approaches for building partnerships across academic and administrative units, improving communication, reducing organizational silos, and supporting institutional strategic initiatives.

3. Advance the University's Mission and Strategic Priorities

Participants will acquire practical frameworks for aligning teaching, service, and leadership responsibilities with the university's mission and strategic goals. These approaches will strengthen the institution's ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.

4. Expand Leadership Influence Across the Institution

Faculty will strengthen their ability to navigate organizational systems, build consensus, and lead initiatives without formal authority. These competencies will support innovation, continuous improvement, and institutional effectiveness.

5. Increase Institutional Value Through Professional Development

Participation demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth while equipping faculty with leadership strategies that can be shared across departments to enhance collaboration, student learning, and institutional performance.

Five Benefits of Attending the HBCU Faculty Development Network Summer Institute for Institutions

1. Build Leadership Capacity Throughout the Institution

Participants will return with practical strategies for empowering faculty and staff to lead from every level of the organization. These leadership practices strengthen organizational effectiveness and create sustainable institutional improvement.

2. Improve Student Success Through Collaborative Leadership

Faculty and staff will implement strategies that strengthen collaboration across academic and administrative units, resulting in more coordinated student support, improved learning experiences, and enhanced student success.

3. Advance the University's Mission and Strategic Priorities

The institute equips participants with practical frameworks for translating institutional vision into action. These approaches strengthen alignment between daily practice and the university's mission, strategic plan, and student success goals.

4. Strengthen Collaboration Across HBCUs

Participation fosters meaningful partnerships with peer institutions that encourage resource sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and the exchange of promising practices that benefit the broader HBCU community.

5. Increase Institutional Effectiveness Through Leadership Development

Participants will return equipped with the knowledge, skills, and leadership strategies needed to strengthen collaboration, improve organizational performance, advance student success, and support the institution's long-term mission and strategic objectives.

REGISTER FOR THE JULY 29 SUMMER INSTITUTE

SUMMER INSTITUTE

LEADING FROM THE MIDDLE:

Power, Influence and Impact at HBCUs

Bridging Vision and Action. Leading Change from Where You Are.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Belle Wheelan

CAMPUS TEAM OPPORTUNITY

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Institute Guest Speaker

Dr. Belle Wheelan

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Five Benefits of Attending the HBCU Faculty Development Network Summer Institute for Administrators

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1. Strengthen Leadership Capacity Across the Institution

2. Build a Culture of Collaborative Leadership

3. Improve Strategic Decision-Making and Institutional Effectiveness

4. Foster Strategic Partnerships Across HBCUs

5. Support Faculty and Staff Development for Institutional Success

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