Wagner College is pleased to announce that Curtis Wright, Assistant Dean of Campus Life, is one of only 42 mid-level administrators in higher education nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute to participate in a year-long Senior Leadership Academy.
Individuals chosen for the program are mid-level administrators in higher education who aspire to senior leadership positions in independent colleges or universities. As a participant, Wright will attend two seminars: one in the fall in Williamsburg, Virginia, November 5-7, and one in the spring in Washington, D.C. He will participate in a mentoring program, experiential learning projects and a series of readings and case studies.
The purpose of the academy is to prepare prospective leaders to assume positions as the chief officers in any division — including academic affairs, student affairs, finance, enrollment management, and advancement—in independent higher education.
“Competition for the available places in the program was extremely keen,” said Richard Ekman, president of the Council of Independent Colleges. “It is worth noting that the review committee found the nomination materials to be most impressive. They (and I) believe that Curtis Wright has the potential for highly effective leadership in a position of senior responsibility on campus.”
Wright holds a master of education degree in adult education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
“From working with Mr. Wright, I believe he has the initiative, passion and courage it takes to become a senior-level administrator,” said Devorah Lieberman, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Wagner College. “The CIC/AALI Senior Leadership Academy will allow him to work in a cohort to think about leadership from many perspectives. It will also provide him with the opportunity to learn about the key divisions within a college/university — academic affairs, institutional advancement, finance and administration, enrollment management — and how they intersect and work with student affairs. This institute will allow him to broaden his lens and prepare him for a senior level position.”
Dean Wright picked for national program
September 2, 2010
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