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Laura Johnson Leaders Program: Call for Applications

June 11, 2020
Submitted By: Dina Morris

The Women’s Advancement Initiative is currently seeking female faculty and staff to participate in the 2020–2022 Laura Johnson Leaders Program. If you could benefit from, and/or contribute to, this dynamic leadership development program, we urge you to apply. The priority application deadline is August 2, 2020.

Created in 2008, Laura Johnson Leaders is a 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, a former Dean and 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.

Sessions topics include:

  • Leadership During Challenging Times
  • Advancing Your Personal and Professional Potential
  • 8 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Communicating With Confidence
  • Centered Leadership Model
  • Leading With Your Strengths
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Financial Leadership
  • Developing Your Own Leadership Blueprint

Sessions are held on campus on Friday afternoons, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., once a month in year one and once a semester in year two. Lunch and refreshments are provided.

2020: September 11, October 9, November 6

2021: February 5, March 5, April 9, October 1

2022: March 11

Since 2008, 112 Laura Johnson Leaders have participated in this innovative two-year program. More than 17% have gone on to advanced leadership roles.

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