Academic Leadership Council

Description

The Academic Leadership Council includes leaders of academic departments (department chairs and heads, program directors/coordinators, etc.), assistant and associate deans, college 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.

Process for Getting on the ALC Agenda

Agenda Item Request

Purpose & Goals

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

Schedule

The Academic Leadership Council meets twice monthly during the Fall and Spring semesters on the first and the third Tuesdays between 9:00-10:15. We meet in person on the first Tuesday and via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month. Location and agenda details are included in calendar invitations.

Date	Location	Tentative Topics
September 1, 2026	Lookout Room, SUB	–President Hahn –First-Year Focus Coordinating Council –Faculty Wellbeing
September 15, 2026	Zoom details in calendar invitation	–Annual Evaluations Walkthrough –Academic Leader’s Legal Responsibilities –Faculty Teaching Guide
October 6, 2026	Simplot BD Ballroom, SUB	“Self-Awareness for Department Chairs” (Academic Impressions)
October 20, 2026	Zoom details in calendar invitation	Supporting Employee Performance
November 3, 2026	Lookout Room, SUB	“A Feedback Model that Fuels Leadership for Department Chairs” (Academic Impressions)
November 17, 2026	Zoom details in calendar invitation	Engaging in Curriculum Development and Review
December 1, 2026	Alumni & Friends Ballroom	—
December 15, 2026	Zoom details in calendar invitation	—
January 12, 2027	Simplot BD Ballroom, SUB	“Designing Effective Meetings: Your Guide as a Department Chair” (Academic Impressions)
January 19, 2027	Zoom details in calendar invitation	—
February 2, 2027	Lookout Room, SUB	“The Power of Delegation as Department Chair” (Academic Impressions)
February 2, 2027	Zoom details in calendar invitation	—
March 2, 2027	Lookout Room, SUB	“Leading Through Conflict: A Department Chair’s Guide” (Academic Impressions)
March 23, 2027	Zoom details in calendar invitation	—
April 6, 2027	Lookout Room, SUB	—
April 20, 2027	Zoom details in calendar invitation	—
May 4, 2027	Lookout Room, SUB	—

Academic Leadership Council

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