Academic Leadership Academy

Academic Leadership Academy

Leadership development for UCalgary academic leaders.

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Vision

Develop engaged, effective and inspired university academic leaders, ahead of tomorrow.

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Purpose

Guide and encourage academic leaders to become more effective and understanding leaders by providing the necessary development opportunities and tools for success.

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Culture

Foster an inclusive environment of collegiality that recognizes and prioritizes collaboration and trust as the keys to success.

At the University of Calgary, leadership is about envisioning the future and guiding others with purpose and integrity. By fostering a culture of collegiality, civility, respect, innovation and inclusiveness, we empower individuals to lead with confidence, preparing our community to drive meaningful change and shape a better tomorrow.

Sandra Davidson

Sandra Davidson

Provost and Vice-President Academic

Building Leadership at UCalgary Ahead of Tomorrow

At UCalgary, we believe the importance of leadership is fostering change through trust, support and engagement, that pushes us to be bold, ambitious and to power positive change. 

Collaboration

  • Forming and being an active part of a cohesive team.
  • Utilizing team work as a way to develop leadership and delegation skills.

Engagement

  • Leading by example to engage peers in collaborative efforts.
  • Guiding and engaging in trust-building activities between peers.

Programs

Personalized 1:1 Support

Personalized 1:1 Support

Whether you're looking to explore a leadership initiative in your area, need support mapping out a complex leadership challenge, or are seeking targeted resources for your leadership work, we're here to help.

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Leadership in Focus

Leadership in Focus

A speaker series designed to enhance leadership skills and navigate today's educational challenges. Featuring subject matter experts, each session delivers practical strategies, and innovative ideas.

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ULead: The Academy

ULead: The Academy

A leadership development program designed for academic leaders to help improve their academic leadership practice by strengthening capacity to positively develop the people and performances of those they lead.

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Meet the Team

The Academic Leadership Academy (ALA) is driven by a dedicated team committed to supporting your leadership journey. Led by Morag Ritchie, Leslie Reid, and Renzo Chua, our team brings diverse resources and perspectives to the ALA programs. We understand the unique challenges facing academic leaders and are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and professional development across our academic community.