Sponsored by NCAA Diversity and Inclusion and the
Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee
The Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Males and Females (Institute) was designed to address the critical shortage of senior-level administrators of color in athletics administrative staff at NCAA member institutions and conference offices. The Institute prepares diverse leaders through a 12-month leadership training and skills development experience enhancing their job-related competencies in selected areas through completion of four professional development sessions, practical work and a week-long intensive workshop. Weekend sessions will be enhanced to address gender-specific issues and concerns.
The Institute is led by a diverse group of recognized consultants and leaders in business, higher education and intercollegiate athletics. All program materials and meals will be provided at no cost to participants.
Interested applicants must complete the online application form and submit additional required material to include a letter of recommendation. Upon selection, institutions and conference offices must provide travel and lodging costs, and assist the participant with the completion of practical assignments that enhance their understanding and application of the content areas.
Each participant must complete four consecutive weekend development sessions before completing the week-long intensive workshop. Upon completion of the Institute, institutions and conference offices of the participants, or the individual will receive a $3,000 scholarship to defray costs incurred during the 12-month Institute period
The Institute is held at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Class Sessions
Continuing Education Series for 2007 will be June 28 and 29 (past program graduates).
| Session I | June 29 - July 1, 2007 | Leadership and Administration |
| Session II | August 10-12, 2007 | Human Resource Management |
| Session III | November 9-11, 2007 | Finance and Fundraising |
| Session IV | February 8-10, 2008 | Booster, Public and Media Relations |
| Week-long | June 22-27, 2008 | Inner Game of Leadership |
Continuing Education Series June 26 and 27, 2008 (past program graduates).
The application deadline was April 6, 2007.
Contact Information
Kimberly Ford
Associate Director of Diversity and Inclusion
317/917-6360 (phone)
317/917-6904 (fax)
kford@ncaa.org
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