Academic Leadership Council

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About

The Academic Leadership Council includes leaders of academic departments (department chairs and heads, program directors/coordinators, etc.), assistant and associate deans, college/school deans/directors, and other campus leaders within the division of Academic Affairs. Members of the Academic Leadership Council promote the academic effectiveness of Boise State University by supporting the institutional mission, vision, and strategic goals and by enhancing existing administrative and faculty governance structures. The Council meets regularly to address critical issues within members’ areas of responsibility and to build a community of practice for ongoing information sharing, problem-solving, and support.

The Council has no formal authority, but instead serves as a collective voice for department leaders, expressing departmental perspectives on university policies and procedures.

Purpose

To promote collaboration and enhance communication across colleges in the division of Academic Affairs
To provide a forum for the development, exchange, and promotion of ideas and best practices
To provide a forum for discussing issues and resources relevant to academic leaders
To foster the individual and collective effectiveness of the academic leaders in the performance of their duties
To provide the Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs prompt and accurate information about the needs, problems, and viewpoints of academic leaders
To provide academic leaders with the opportunity for professional growth and development and for increased knowledge of the issues relevant to their roles
To provide a supportive forum for discussing challenges faced by department leaders
To model a collaborative and ethical culture of academic leadership
To support the professional growth and welfare of academic leaders