Office of Organizational Leadership

The Academic Leadership Program - Rutgers Health (formerly ALP-RBHS) is a one-year program that provides a venue for faculty administrators (e.g., chairs, program directors) to examine and further develop their leadership, management, and organizational competencies with attention to current biomedical and health sciences challenges and opportunities at the national and state level. Earners will attend the required didactic and experiential learning sessions which include pre-session readings and participating in discussion and activities; complete the Clifton Strengths Assessment, Leadership Competency Scorecard, and SWOT analysis; engage in reflective response writing after each meeting to integrate and apply learned concepts to one’s own experiences and practice of leadership; collaborate on an interprofessional team to develop a strategic project proposal that meets the needs of the institution.

The Rutgers Leadership Academy (RLA) is a one-year program for mid-career faculty and staff working in academic units. RLA exposes participants to a range of leadership concepts, competencies, and tools designed to enhance professional capabilities and address organizational and leadership challenges. Through participation in this collaborative learning program, RLA Fellows develop a deeper understanding of the challenges confronting higher education, foster engagement with university strategy, enhance their leadership competencies, and strengthen their network of colleagues from across Rutgers who demonstrate a shared interest in leadership development.

The Center for Faculty Success in the Office of the Chancellor-Provost at Rutgers-New Brunswick, in collaboration with the Rutgers Office of Organizational Leadership, have launched a Department Leaders Program (DLP-NB) for academic leaders in this key administrative role. Components of this interactive and customized program include: In-person workshops Virtual workshops Networking opportunities All department leaders are invited to attend our in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year. More information regarding these sessions and registration details will be communicated via e-mail to all department leaders.

The Rutgers-Camden Office of the Provost, in collaboration with the Rutgers Office of Organizational Leadership, is pleased to introduce a new academic leadership program. The target audience for this pilot initiative includes faculty in a variety of leadership roles on campus (e.g., department chair, area head, graduate director) who are interested in knowledge acquisition and skill development in areas relevant to their current roles and potential future roles. Program participants will have the opportunity to a) discuss various concepts and strategies for effective leadership in higher education, b) explore relevant policies, processes, procedures and expectations for unit and department leaders at Rutgers-Camden, c) reflect on one’s individual aspirational leadership development goals and areas for potential growth, and d) engage in networking with other faculty who share an interest in leadership at Rutgers-Camden.

The PreDoctoral Leadership Development Academy (PLDA), is a one-year program designed to provide doctoral students from a broad array of academic disciplines with the supplemental knowledge and skills needed for academic and administrative leadership roles. Recipients of the PLDA Badge have successfully completed the program. PLDA is open to any Rutgers University doctoral student from Camden, Newark, New Brunswick, and Rutgers Health (formerly RBHS). Earner Criteria: A doctoral student from any discipline within the university who is nominated and accepted to the program. Attend the required didactic and experiential learning sessions which include pre-session readings and participating in class discussion and activities. Complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment and Leadership Competency Scorecard, and reflect on what these results might indicate regarding one’s leadership practices. Engage in conversation with program faculty and guest speakers regarding issues related to leadership in higher education. Complete a personal leadership self-assessment and improvement plan.