One of my interests is instructional technology so I went looking for leadership development programs for those that work in technology in higher ed. While there are many conferences, there does not seem to be many leadership development programs. The EDUCAUSE Institute is one of the few I found. There are 3 separate programs:
1) Learning Technology Leadership Program: This is for those who have significant experience using higher ed in teaching environments and would like to move on to positions of higher responsibility.
2) Leadership Program: This is for IT managers in higher ed who are seeking higher leadership positions
3) Management Program: This is for IT professionals in higher ed who would like to go on to become managers
All 3 programs are described as a "leadership immersion programs" that aims to assist in transforming people who see themselves as implementers of technology, to people who are able to drive change on campus through the use of technology. I thought this goal was extremely important as technology is often used as a piecemeal, quick-fix effort in education at any level. There is a growing movement to make technology a larger part of a college or university's strategic planning.
EDUCAUSE is an association who aims to assist higher ed with the strategic use of technology in teaching and management. They have an excellent online journal for those interested in technology and pedagogical issues.
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