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VIRTUAL | JULY 29,2026

Institute
Focus

Leading from Middle: Power, Influence, and Impact at HBCUs 
Bridging Vision and Action. Leading Change from Where You Are.

Institute
Facilitator

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Dr. Belle Wheelan

Retired President

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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Attend

Since this year's institute is virtual, we are expanding our attendance capacity.  Registration will open on April 4th!

What You'll Learn

The HBCU FDN Summer Institute is a dynamic, high-impact event designed to empower HBCU faculty, program directors, coordinators, and emerging leaders with the tools and strategies needed to lead effectively from the middle. Running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, this institute will seamlessly blend the theoretical foundations of informal leadership with hands-on, actionable strategy. Participants 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 their unique strategic vantage point.

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This summer's institute offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, share ideas, and learn from our experienced facilitator and fellow educators. The Summer Institute is designed to be an event that provides a tailored, high-quality experience for all attendees. We invite you to join us in cyberspace this summer from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to gain valuable knowledge and skills and also become part of a vibrant network of educators passionate about advancing power, influence, and impact across our campuses.

Attend

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

Benefits of Attending

This one-day institute promises to elevate your institution and its stakeholders.  Feel free to use the text below if you are seeking funding at your institution to attend this event or would like to spread the word at your institutions and with your networks. 

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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