BGSU Leadership Academy
The Office of Human Resources sponsors the BGSU Leadership Academy for all eligible faculty and staff. This immersive professional development experience is designed to strengthen leadership skills, foster intellectual growth and promote collaboration across the University.
The BGSU Leadership Academy brings together participants from across campus to learn, connect and contribute to institutional progress. Over four months, participants will explore leadership theory, engage in team-based learning and develop a project that addresses key University initiatives to deliver real, measurable outcomes.
Notifications will be sent campuswide when applications open in 2026.
Any faculty and staff who have been employed at BGSU for a minimum of two full years (24 months) and are in good performance standing
- The Leadership Academy will consist of five to seven full-day (eight-hour) sessions between January and April.
- A planning group, comprised of faculty, administrative and classified staff members, will coordinate all logistical and curriculum-related details. They are known as leadership mentors and will guide cohort members through the program.
- Presentations by University administrators (e.g., cabinet members) will be incorporated into the Leadership Academy curriculum.
- Cohort members will be identified through a nomination/application process.
- Cohort members will have the opportunity to work in small groups (pods) throughout the Leadership Academy.
- Insight into exemplary leadership practices for the public good
- Tools for navigating organizational culture and change
- Expanded networking and career development opportunities
- Enhanced personal and professional growth
Updated: 01/05/2026 02:52PM