WINONA LAKE — The Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) has selected Matt Metzger, chief marketing officer at Grace College, to be part of the fifth cohort of its ICI Leadership Academy.
The year-long program specializes in the talent development needs of faculty and staff members of private college campuses, according to a news release from Grace College.
“I am genuinely thankful for the opportunity to represent Grace College at the ICI Leadership Academy,” said Metzger. “It’s a perfect place to connect with leaders from private institutions across Indiana, share in meaningful collaboration and gain insights that will help strengthen our colleges and the communities we serve. I’m grateful for this chance to grow as a leader and contribute to Grace College through this experience.”
Dr. Cheryl Bremer, dean of the School of Education, Dr. Kelly Arney, dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences, Kelsi Griffith, chief of staff, and Dr. Laurie Owen, distinguished professor of education, have all represented Grace College at the ICI Leadership Academy in recent years.
“As Indiana’s private colleges navigate a rapidly evolving higher education landscape, investing in leadership at every level has never been more crucial,” said Laura Bridges, vice president and COO at ICI. “The ICI Leadership Academy is designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills and perspectives they need to foster innovation and success on their campuses.”
Each participant was identified by their sponsoring college as someone whose leadership will be critical to the institution’s future. Over the program, these aspiring leaders will gain an understanding of their institution holistically, and within the state and federal higher education landscape. Academy graduates are trained to view their college through multiple lenses (academic, financial, community involvement and others) and to develop the leadership competencies needed for their institution’s and their own professional success.
“With the launch of the fifth Leadership Academy cohort, we’re cultivating a new generation of leaders ready to drive transformation across Indiana’s private colleges,” said Dottie L. King, president and CEO of ICI. “This program empowers participants to build leadership capacity and make a meaningful impact on their institutions and the broader higher education community.”
To see the complete list of ICI’s fifth cohort, go to www.icindiana.org/.
To learn more about Grace, visit www.grace.edu.