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Academic Leadership

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.

Events

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Orientation for New Professors - Fall 2025

Are you a new tenure-track professor who joined the University of Ottawa in 2025? You're invited to this orientation and networking event to support y…

Are you a new tenure-track professor who joined the University of Ottawa in 2025? You're invited to this orientation and networking event to support y…


Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

French, English

In person, The event will take place at the Social Sciences Building. Rooms are identified in the agenda.
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Orientation for New Academic Leaders

Monday, August 25 (8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and Wednesday, August 27 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)Ease into your position with this special orientation sessio…

Monday, August 25 (8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and Wednesday, August 27 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)Ease into your position with this special orientation sessio…


Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025 — 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

English, French

In person, Social Sciences Building (FSS), Room 4006

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Sep 1, 2025 — 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

English

In person
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Information Session for TPC Members (English session)

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.


Sep 9, 2025 — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

English

Virtual, In person, Simard Hall (SMD), room 125, For people attending online: Zoom
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Information Session for TPC Members (French session)

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.

You will get acquainted with your role and responsibilities as a TPC member, and learn concrete ways to facilitate your work on the committee.


Sep 9, 2025 — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

French

Virtual, In person, Simard Hall (SMD), room 125, Online attendants will receive a link upon registration

Services and Resources

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Coaching Support for Early and Mid-Career Professors

We are proud to support faculty members with coaching, as it has proven to be effective in assisting professors in their career development.

Registration for the 2025-2026 program is open. 

Learn more about the coaching program
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Group Mentoring for Full Professors

A space for deep and inspiring conversations for Full Professors.

Registrations for the 2025-2026 program are open.

Learn more about the group mentoring program
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Resources online and on campus

Contact us

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