Academic leaders hold a crucial position as managers, unifiers, and developers. We wish to enable them to use and build their skills.

Who we are

We aim to equip our current and future academic leaders with the tools and the training to excel in their roles as agents of change and development at uOttawa.

We strive to:

  • Support deans, vice-deans, department chairs, deputy and vice-provosts, research leaders and persons in equivalent positions in their role as academic leaders.
  • Facilitate networking between colleagues holding academic-unit management positions.
  • Capture the interest of future academic leaders and prepare the next generation.

The Academic Leadership Program goes hand-in-hand with the University’s Strategic Plan, Transformation 2030, and its core aspiration of outstanding leadership and management.

New leaders
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New leaders
Sep 23 to Oct 2

Orientation for New Academic Leaders

Spread across several days : Sept 23 (a.m.), Sept 24 (a.m.) and Oct 2 (a.m. and p.m.). This special orientation is designed to prepare you for your ac…
Professional Development
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Professional Development
Oct 3

Planning your career for success and wellbeing (French session)

Refresh your perspective on how to achieve your career goals with an experienced mentor.
Professional Development
a group of professors talking around a table
Professional Development
Oct 4

Planning your career for success and wellbeing (English session)

Refresh your perspective on how to achieve your career goals with an experienced mentor.

Services and Resources

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Coaching Support for Early and Mid-Career Professors

Coaching has proven to be effective in assisting academics and leaders in reflecting about present and future actions, resulting in a more knowledgeable practice.

Registrations for the 2024-2025 program are open. 

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New! Group Mentorship for Full Professors

A space for deep and inspiring conversations through the joint leadership of two Distinguished Professors.