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.
Application Process
Applications are due by August 23, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: Applications will be notified of acceptance by September 20, 2024
The program begins October 1, 2024, with the new class.
Program Agenda
- October 1 / 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Welcome to SEMO and Leadership Styles
- Learning Outcomes:
- Understand SEMO's organizational hierarchy
- Gain insights into shared governance model
- Learn about curriculum, faculty affairs, academic policies
- Identify leadership styles and strengths/weaknesses
- Learn strategies for adapting leadership approach
- Learning Outcomes:
- October 29 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Emotional Intelligence and Finance and Administration
- November 20 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Communication and Enrollment Management
- December 12 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Equity and Inclusion and Regional Impact
- January 24 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Athletics and Advancement
- February 18 / 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Leading and Understanding Teams
- March 19 / 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Leading Change
About Leadership SEMO
SEMO President Dr. Carlos Vargas established a work group to develop a leadership program specific to the University in spring 2024 to launch fall 2024. Leadership SEMO will comprise 20 participants selected by the Leadership SEMO work group through an application process. 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.
Leadership SEMO Work Group
Crystal Bailey, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Holly Bauwens, Human Resources
Erin Fluegge, Department of Management
Katie Krodinger, New Student Programs
Bruce Skinner, Student Life
Dana Saverino, Marketing & Communications
Tonya Wells, Marketing & Communications