A Way to Keep Growing
The aim of the Staff Senate is to create an engaged and creative workplace community. Intensive promotion of the existing professional development training and continuous education resources is needed to encourage widespread participation throughout the University.
STAFF LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE:
The Staff Leadership Institute (SLI) was initiated in 2012. It focuses on individual effectiveness, personal improvement, and leadership within the JSU’s culture. Each academic year, up to twenty-five (25) participants will be chosen by the Selection Committee to assess and enhance core leadership skills and competencies. Areas of focus are communication; use of technology; group dynamics; team building; workplace ethics, collaboration; and performance management. The proposed time commitment is a three (3)-month process.
Application Requirements:
- Complete two(2) Staff Leadership Institute Reference Form and the Staff Leadership Institute Approval Form
- After completing the required forms, please go the online application where you will be able to upload and submit forms.
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Timeline for Application to the JSU Leadership Institute |
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Activity |
Completed no later than: |
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Staff Senate “Open Call” for nominations/applications to campus community |
Feb. 1 |
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Employees submit Leadership Institute applications to the Staff Senate |
Feb. 1 – Mar. 2 |
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Staff Senate disseminates all received applications to selection committee |
Mar. 3 |
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Committee reviews and selects up to 25 participants |
Mar. 4 – Mar. 9 |
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Staff Senate notifies participants via email of their selection |
Mar. 10 |
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Participants email their acceptance to three-month program |
Mar. 11 – 12 |
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Staff Senate announces the participants on the web and via email to the University community |
Mar. 16 |
Listed below are the TENTATIVE dates for the Institute:
March 25
SLI Program Orientation
April 7th
Module 1 (Session 1)
Develop your Brand: Discover your Leadership Style
April 21st
Module 1 (Session 2)
May 14th
Module 2 (Session 1)
Leadership Challenges in Team Setting: Conflict Resolution and Collaboration
May 28th
Module 2 (Session 2)
June 11th
Module 3 (Session 1)
Leadership Refinement: Alignment of Personal and Organizational Values
June 23rd
Module 3 (Session 2)
July 21st
SLI Program Presentation of Innovative Ideas
For professional development opportunities currently available to all staff employees, please contact the Professional Development Center.
