class of 2020

"It seems like every session included something that I could bring back to my institution. I picked up something I saw in the admissions office on one of our campus tours; I shared a document from the enrollment management session with my entire staff, I provided details about proposed legislation to our Cabinet from the policy updates, I shared the exercise we did on COVID-19 contingency plans with my department leaders..."

"By being involved in ELI this year, I have had to directly look at my responsibilities and figure out where i could get help from my team and in doing this, I have continued to stop and look at where i can empower my own team by letting them shine and expand their professional skill sets."

"As a faculty member who is also in a leadership role, I often assume I still "represent" the faculty.  After hearing from presidents and their various views of faculty, I realize the importance of involving faculty in more of the decisions I make for the college.  As a result, for new strategic decisions, i have started putting together groups of faculty for input."

"I am certain that ELI helped me more effectively transition into my new leadership role which occurred as we welcomed a new Chancellor.  I also felt more prepared to deal with our COVID response, which involves multiple areas of campus, because of ELI.."

"...My ELI experience has helped me to be more collaborative with others while keeping in mind their challenges that I am not always aware of..."

"Over the course of the past year, I've become a more effective leader by delegating more to my directors and assistant directors.  While I still lead on many items, they are more big picture, long-term items requiring collaboration with faculty and staff alike.  I'm lessening my interaction in the day-to-day operations."