The Women’s Advancement Initiative is currently seeking women faculty and staff to participate in the 2024-2026 Laura Johnson Leaders Program. If you could benefit from, and/or contribute to, this dynamic leadership development program, we urge you to apply. The application deadline is June 5, 2024.
Created in 2008, Laura Johnson Leaders is a two-year development program for women faculty and staff at the University of Hartford. In its inclusion of faculty and staff together, this popular program succeeds in not only building leadership and professional development, but also in fostering greater community on campus. Continuing the legacy of Hartford College for Women (HCW), this program was named for Laura Johnson, third dean and first president of HCW, who personified leadership and instilled confidence in the many students, faculty, and staff whose lives she touched.
Participants benefit from an innovative leadership training program, networking, engagement in a campus or personal development project, and exposure to higher level decision making within the University and beyond. Participation is free thanks to the generosity of The Women’s Advancement Initiative’s donors—a community of women and men who believe that advancing women’s potential is a personal and collective priority. These donors include faculty, staff, and students who have benefited from one of The Women’s Advancement Initiative’s programs, including many Laura Johnson alumnae.
Session topics may include:
- Leadership During Challenging Times
- Developing Inclusive and Resilient Leaders
- Open to Opportunity: Advancing Your Personal and Professional Potential
- 8 Habits of Highly Effective People
- What's Your Story? The Power of Internal Narrative and External Success
- Communicating with Confidence
- Negotitaion and Conflict Resolution
- Financial Leadership
- Developing Your Authentic Leadership Blueprint
Sessions are held on campus on Friday afternoons, noon – 3 p.m., once a month in year one and once a semester in year two. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Fall 2024: Sept. 13, Oct. 8, and Nov. 15
Spring 2025: Feb. 7, March 7, and April 4
Fall 2025: Oct. 3
Spring 2026: March 6
Since 2008, 144 Laura Johnson Leaders have participated in this innovative two-year program. More than 20% have gone on to advanced leadership roles.
Thank you for applying and/or sharing this invitation with your colleagues.