Academic leaders hold a crucial position as managers, unifiers, and developers. We wish to enable them to use and build their skills.

Who we are

We aim to equip our current and future academic leaders with the tools and the training to excel in their roles as agents of change and development at uOttawa.

We strive to:

  • Support deans, vice-deans, department chairs, deputy and vice-provosts, research leaders and persons in equivalent positions in their role as academic leaders.
  • Facilitate networking between colleagues holding academic-unit management positions.
  • Capture the interest of future academic leaders and prepare the next generation.

The Academic Leadership Program goes hand-in-hand with the University’s Strategic Plan, Transformation 2030, and its core aspiration of outstanding leadership and management.

Project management
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Project management
May 31

Project Management Fundamentals for Academic Leaders

Would you love to develop a better understanding of project management in a university setting? This half-day training aims to make you better prepare…
Leadership
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Leadership
Aug 19 to Aug 20

Orientation for New Academic Leaders

Ease into your position with this special orientation session, designed to prepare you for your academic management role and to support you as you emb…
Teaching Personnel Committee
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Teaching Personnel Committee
Aug 26

Information Session for TPC Members (French session)

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.
Teaching Personnel Committee
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Teaching Personnel Committee
Sep 3

Information Session for TPC Members (English session)

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.
Teaching Personnel Committee
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Teaching Personnel Committee
Sep 9

Information Session for TPC Members (English session)

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.
Teaching Personnel Committee
professors in a boardroom
Teaching Personnel Committee
Sep 13

Information Session for TPC Members (French session)

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.

Services and Resources

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Coaching

Coaching has proven to be effective in assisting academics and leaders in reflecting about present and future actions, resulting in a more knowledgeable practice.

The 2023-2024 Coaching Support for Early Career Professorsprogram has successfully concluded. 

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Mentorship

A new peer to peer mentoring program will be taking place for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

More details will be announced in our August Newsletter.