The AgriLife Advanced Leadership Program focuses on developing advanced leaders from across AgriLife who want to enhance their leadership and personal development skills. The program, which lasts for 18 months, builds leadership, while providing a greater understanding of The Texas A&M System and the land–grant mission.

Eligibility | Time Requirements | Costs | Nominations | Participant Confirmation

Eligibility

Eligible participants are faculty and professional staff from the five components of Texas A&M AgriLife: the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. Selection is based on a nomination and application process. Note: Selection for Cohort I has been completed; the current program will run until January 2012. Nominations and applications for Cohort II are due no later than November 7, 2011.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

• Must be employed at least 50% percent by the College
• Must be an associate professor or higher with at least two years of AgriLife experience

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• Must be employed at least 50 percent by AgriLife Research
• Must be an associate professor or higher with at least two years of AgriLife experience

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

• Must be employed at least 50 percent by AgriLife Extension
• Must be at the Extension agent, program specialist, or Extension specialist level with at least five years of AgriLife experience
• Completion of the SALE-LE Program preferred

Texas A&M Forest Service

• Must be employed at least 50 percent by Texas A&M Forest Service
• Must be at the level of division forester or higher with at least two years of AgriLife experience

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

• Must be employed at least 50 percent by TVMDL
• Must be at the level of section head or higher with at least two years of AgriLife experience

Time Requirements

The program takes place over 18 months, with about six formal 2-3 day face-to-face activities. Meetings will be held throughout Texas, many at locations affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife. Participants are expected to attend each meeting, and complete related assignment modules, and one capstone project. In addition, annual AgriLife Conference activities may include participants.

Costs

The program tuition is $7,000, which is shared by the Vice Chancellor, agency directors, dean, and department/unit. Supervisors are only expected to provide appropriate release time and travel expenses—hotel, travel, and per diem— for the program participants.

Nominations/Application

Nominations and applications for Cohort II are due on November 7, 2011. Please note that both forms must be completed, printed, and submitted to suite 510 of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Complex, attention Cady Auckerman.

• Cohort II: Supervisor Participation/Recommendation
• Cohort II: Application Form

Proposed session dates for Cohort II are provided below:

• Induction Dinner: February 29, 2012; College Station
• Setting the Course: September 25-27, 2012; College Station
• Leadership Cornerstones: November 13-15, 2012; Location TBD
• Leadership Cornerstones: January 7-8, 2013; Location TBD
• Leadership Cornerstones: April 16-18, 2013; Austin
• Leadership Cornerstones: August 13-15, 2013; Location TBD
• Leadership in Action: October 15-17, 2013; Location TBD
• Capstone Presentation and Closing: January 6-7, 2014; College Station

Participant Confirmation

Cohort II participants please complete the Participant Confirmation Form.

• Participant Confirmation Form