Established in 2009, ELA is an academic-year initiative to better prepare faculty and professional and scientific staff who serve in leadership roles or aspire to hold leadership positions. Participants attend monthly sessions on topics related to leadership theory and practice, communication, formal presentation, understanding environment and culture, budgeting and resource management, performance management and ethical leadership.
Additionally, each year participants complete capstone projects that address university needs and support Iowa State’s strategic plans.
ELA is led by Administrative Director Katharine Hensley, Faculty Success Coordinator in the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, Faculty Co-lead Tera Jordan, Assistant Provost for Faculty Success, and Faculty Co-lead Brad Dell, Department Chair of Music and Theatre.
Katharine Hensley
ELA Administrative Director
Tera Jordan
ELA Faculty Co-lead
Brad Dell
ELA Faculty Co-lead