GWALA
Developing Academic Leaders
The GW Academic Leadership Academy (GWALA) facilitates cross-institutional networking among academic leaders. It was designed to build leadership capacity for the participating schools and units.
We are pleased to share the roster for GWALA Cohort 5 who will participate from September 2024 through April 2025.
As a year-long, cohort-based program, participants will benefit from a CV-worthy experience that considers their well-being and helps them develop leadership skills while building lasting relationships with colleagues across GW.
GWALA Objectives:
- Enhance Understanding: Deepen your institutional knowledge of GW’s culture and management practices.
- Reflect and Grow: Examine and develop your personal leadership style, fostering greater self-awareness.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Build your leadership toolbox and cultivate inclusive leadership skills to address challenges in higher education.
- Broaden Networks: Connect with and learn from a diverse array of GW’s senior leaders to expand your professional network.
- Engage in Peer Mentoring: Collaborate with colleagues to address real-world challenges in your current role.
- Apply Learning: Focus on a work-related project to implement the leadership skills acquired during the program.
Each fellow selects a project to serve as a focus for applying what they learn in a real-world scenario. Some focus on a new initiative while others choose their department or program to serve as their "project." Looking back on their experiences, a number of fellows reported that their ability to focus on a "long-overdue" project finally positioned them to successfully finish what would have otherwise remained on their important/not urgent To Do lists.
Commitment Required:
- Active Participation: Engage fully in seven scheduled seminars throughout the year.
- Project Leadership: Lead a project that will serve as a practical case study for applying your new skills.
- Dedicated Time Investment: Allocate approximately 2-4 hours per month to complete required assignments.