INDIANAPOLIS — Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) announced the members of the fourth 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 the ICI.
“As Indiana’s private colleges continue charting their course into the future, it is imperative to empower emerging leaders at every echelon,” said Laura Bridges, vice president and COO at ICI. “To facilitate this, ICI has innovatively tailored the Leadership Academy to address the unique talent development needs of private college campuses in a cost-effective and easily accessible manner.”
Each participant was identified by their sponsoring college as someone whose leadership will be critical to the institution's future.
A local member of the fourth cohort is Cheryl Bremer, dean of School of Education, Grace College.
Over the program, participants 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 and to develop the leadership competencies needed for their institution’s and their own professional success.
“As we launch the fourth Leadership Academy cohort, we’re not just expanding a program; we’re sculpting a transformative force at our member institutions,” says Dottie L. King, president and CEO of ICI. “This initiative isn’t just about education; it’s a catalyst for the evolution of leadership, fostering individuals who will propel our private colleges to new heights.”