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ISLA: International Summer Leadership Academy
ISLA: International Summer 2012 Leadership Academy
Increasing globalization, economic downturns, and market fluctuations have resulted in the increase in the numbers and relevance of community colleges and other short-cycle higher education institutions and programs. The need for effective leadership in these institutions has never been greater, yet there are few training programs designed to prepare senior leaders. The International Summer Leadership Academy collaborates with institutions in Europe to provide a global perspective on topics relevant to short-cycle institutions today. Its pedagogical approach combines classroom-learning from experts in given areas with workshops, multi-cultural immersion, and interactive peer learning. The Academy is designed to enhance the professional growth of current administrators through exposure to European higher education policymakers, institutional leaders, short-cycle higher education experts, and professional associations, as well as through seminars, workshops, case studies, and involvement in a global network of short-cycle higher education institutions.
| Highlights of ISLA Summer 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Destination | Destination Highlights |
| June 17-20 | Brussels | Meeting with representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, European associations, and SCHE experts; college visits |
| June 20-22 | Amsterdam and Rotterdam | Meetings with national and local policy-makers and educational experts, representatives of national associations, and SCHE leaders; college visits |
| June 23-24 | Paris | An optional weekend in Paris |
| June 25-27 | Amsterdam | International Seminar: SCHE and Community Colleges in Europe and the United States: Cross-National Challenges |
| June 27-30 | London | Meetings with national and local policy-makers and educational experts, representatives of national associations, and SCHE leaders; college visits |
For a more detailed schedule, click on the link in the upper-left corner titled Module 2: Preliminary Plans. For any other questions, please contact Dr. Debra Gentry at 419-530-4375 or debra.gentry@utoledo.edu.
