Montana State University
Developing Excellence in Academic Leadership (DEAL)
AY15-16 Program Application
Welcome to the online application for the Developing Excellence in Academic Leadership
(DEAL) development program. This program, supported by the MSU President’s Office,
Provost’s Office, and Center for Faculty Excellence is designed to provide assistance for
individuals in academic positions with focus on department heads/chairs, assistant/associate
deans, and academic research center directors. The goal is enhancement or rejuvenation of
leadership skills and enthusiasm.
If you are selected to participate, you MUST attend all sessions, be fully involved, and devote
the time and resources required to complete the DEAL program.
Please read the directions carefully, and complete all of the steps necessary for a complete
application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
1.
Personal profile:
Name:
Title/Rank:
Department:
Work phone:
Campus office address:
Campus e-mail:
2.
Educational background and professional experience.
Please attach a short curriculum vita (no more than 4 pages). If you have a federal grant
biosketch, you can attach that, if you prefer.
Please attach a document addressing items 3-5. Try to limit the responses for these 3 questions
to one page.
3.
Tell us a little about the range of responsibilities in your current position.
Specify those for which you are directly responsible. Write a short paragraph.
4.
5.
Personal statement. Please attach one or two short paragraphs.
a.
What do you believe are the major problems facing MSU/higher education?
b.
What are the two most important challenges that you face in your position?
Anticipated contribution and anticipated gain.
In a short paragraph provide information on why you are interested in participating in this
program, and what attributes/skill/knowledge you will bring to the program and the discussions.
6.
Time Commitment
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The time commitment for the program is one half day per session for 7 sessions. DEAL meets from
3-5 p.m. on September 15, 2015, October 15, 2015, November 19, 2015, January 21, 2016,
February 18, 2016, March 24, 2016 and April 14, 2016. Also, the sessions on November 19 and
April 14 will be followed by a DEAL-hosted dinner at Montana Ale Works. Participation in all
sessions is paramount as absences detract from the value of the program. Please check the box
below to indicate your commitment to this schedule. We need to ensure full participation so that the
program can remain successful.
I understand the schedule and commit to it.
7.
Letter of recommendation.
Please provide a letter from the dean of your college or immediate supervisor (e-mail is fine). If
your letter is from your immediate supervisor, it must be countersigned by the dean of your
college.
Please email the following applications materials to Robin Francis at robin@montana.edu:
Application
CV or federal grant biosketch
Written responses to items 3-5
Letter of recommendation
If you have any questions about this application, or need additional information, please contact
Doralyn Rossmann at 994-6549 or Robin Francis at 994-4288.
The application deadline is April 30, 2015.
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