Leadership SEMO
The Leadership SEMO program is a comprehensive seven-month training initiative designed to empower faculty and staff interested in developing their leadership potential and understanding of SEMO’s operations.
This program aims to enhance participants' leadership skills and deepen their understanding of University operations, budgets, decision-making processes, human resources management, and the impact of technology on higher education. It also includes sessions on finance, federal financial aid, and State of Missouri appropriations.
Application Process
Applications are due by May 6, 2026
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by June 1, 2026
The program begins September 30, 2026, with the new class.
To apply you can go to myworkflows.semo.edu, login, and it is under the human resources tab
Tentative Program Agenda
- September 30 / 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Foundations in Leadership in Higher Ed
- October 29 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Leading with Awareness & Accountability
- November 16 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Voice & Vision of Leadership
- December 10 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Impact & Influence
- January 26 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Perspectives & Partnerships
- February 24 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Centering Students in Our Mission
- March 30 / 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Leading Boldly Into Tomorrow
About Leadership SEMO
The Leadership SEMO program will comprise 25 participants annually, chosen through a workflow application process. The Leadership SEMO work group will review and select participants. The program includes seven sessions, predominantly conducted as half-day workshops, with the exception of the inaugural and concluding sessions which will be full day engagements.
Leadership SEMO Work Group
Holly Bauwens, Human ResourcesJenny Cropp, Department of English, Faculty-Senate Representative
Dustin Hopkins, Information Technology, PSC Representative
Katie Krodinger, Student Services
Dana Saverino, Marketing & Communications
Tonya Wells, Marketing & Communications