EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR WOMEN
Application Process and Criteria
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR WOMEN
Application Process and Criteria
The Executive Leadership Academy for Women (ELAW) is designed to provide professional development for Georgia State University’s junior and senior leaders. The goal of this program is:
• To provide the skills necessary to help advance female staff into senior leadership positions.
Qualified applicants will meet the following:
• Hold the position of Assistant Director (or equivalent) or higher
• Have at least one year of full-time service with Georgia State University
• Demonstrate high performance in professional experience
• Considered a “high potential” applicant for future advancement
Each applicant must have an official Georgia State “sponsor” who signs the participant’s application and submits a letter of recommendation. The sponsor must be an Assistant Dean, Assistant Vice President or higher held position. An additional letter of recommendation is required from an immediate supervisor if not an Assistant Dean, Assistant Vice President or higher held position.
A selection committee reviews application materials and selects applicants for in-person interviews. The interviews are based upon the overall strength of the applicant, and looks specifically to the leadership characteristics, skills presented, diversity, educational and experiential backgrounds.
Attendance is mandatory for program events, including the orientation kickoff, workshops, and graduation. Prior to submitting an application, applicants are encouraged to review the Program Summary to ensure they can attend all of the scheduled sessions.
Submit the completed application packets electronically by November 2, 2012 to aleyton1@gsu.edu. All applicants are notified by Friday, November 16, 2012 of the final decisions.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR WOMEN
APPLICATION
Application Due: November 2, 2012, at 5:00 pm
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME:________________________________________________________
TITLE: _______________________________ SCHOOL/UNIT: ____________
CAMPUS ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
PHONE: _______________ FAX: _____________ EMAIL: ________ ___
II. GEORGIA STATE SPONSOR (DEAN, VP OR PRESIDENT)
Sponsor Name: ________________________________________________
Sponsor Title: ________________________________________________
School/Unit: __________________________ Sponsor Phone: __________
Sponsor Signature: _____________________ Date _____________
III. APPLICANT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS –Please provide the following information.
A. ESSAY – On an attached sheet no longer than one page please answer the following four questions:
(1) What is leadership to you?
(2) What leadership qualities do you possess?
(3) How will you personally contribute to the Executive Leadership Academy for Women (ELAW) Program?
(4) How will your participation in this program benefit Georgia State University?
B. RESUME – Please attach a current resume or curriculum vitae. Please include Georgia State University experience, other work experience (if applicable), education and other management/leadership training.
C. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM SPONSOR AND DIRECT LEADER ARE REQUIRED. – Please attach your letter of recommendation from a sponsor. An additional letter of recommendation is required from an immediate supervisor if not an Assistant Dean, Assistant Vice President or higher held position.
D. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Please use this space to offer any additional information that you wish to share regarding your interest in this program.