Leadership Development

Duke Department & Unit Leaders Retreat

This annual day-long program provides leaders of departments and units with the opportunity to learn about the broader university context and to engage with fellow leaders.

Leading an Academic Unit at Duke (LAUD) Workshop Series

The LAUD workshop series is designed for department chairs and other unit and program leaders across campus.

Ivy+ Provost Leadership Fellows

Duke is a founding member of the Ivy+ Faculty Advancement Network (FAN), a consortium of national research universities. Selected Duke faculty take part in FAN’s annual Institute on Inquiry, Equity and Leadership in the Academic Department.

ACC Academic Leaders Network Fellows

This annual leadership development program includes activities and discussions to build awareness and effectiveness in the context of academic leadership. Selected Duke faculty engage with peers across the Atlantic Coast Conference on issues and trends in higher education.

Newly Tenured Faculty Retreat

In this off-site retreat and celebration, newly tenured faculty members enjoy networking opportunities with senior faculty mentors and colleagues, as they get expert guidance to evaluate and plan the next stage of their career progression.

1:1 Leadership Coaching

Faculty members have two options for receiving professional coaching from Maria LaMonaca Wisdom. They may apply for 1:1 coaching with the nomination of their department chair, or sign up directly for group coaching.

Provost Faculty Fellows

This initiative introduces Duke faculty members to key leadership roles and responsibilities and areas of strategic focus of the university. Fellows are nominated by the deans of their respective schools or college and selected by the provost.

Graduate Faculty Fellows

Offered by The Graduate School in collaboration with the Office for Faculty Advancement, the program is intended to provide graduate faculty who aspire to leadership positions with the opportunity to explore those interests.