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.

Teaching
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Teaching
Mar 25

Teaching difficult topics: managing discomfort in the classroom (2024) - French…

Join us to hear firsthand testimonies from experienced colleagues, gain insights into their teaching methodologies, and discover practical suggestions…
Promotion
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Promotion
Apr 4

Information Session on Promotion to Full Professor (in French)

In this new workshop, professors are invited to familiarize themselves with the different conditions and steps to apply for promotion to Full Professo…
Promotion
a professor smiles next to her office door
Promotion
Apr 8

Information Session on Promotion to Full Professor

In this new workshop, professors are invited to familiarize themselves with the different conditions and steps to apply for promotion to Full Professo…

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.

We are proud to offer the “2023-2024 Coaching Support for Early Career Professors" program.

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Mentorship

The peer to peer mentoring program is currently under revision.