BRIDGES is an intensive professional development program for women in higher education who seek to gain or strengthen their academic leadership capabilities. It is designed to help women identify, understand, and move into leadership roles in the academy. Through the program, participants will develop insights into leadership, with a particular focus on the special skills and attributes women bring to their leadership roles acquire an understanding of the many facets of colleges and universities refine and improve their cross-cultural communication skills create a program of personal and professional development to benefit themselves and their institutions. For more information and application deadlines, visit http://fridaycenter.unc.edu/pdep/bridges/

The Chancellor’s Leadership Academy is an intensive professional development experience for faculty and staff who are ready to expand their capacity for leadership in higher education and who are committed to enhancing their contribution to the university. The Academy offers leadership development to high potential university members through quality curriculum, materials and experiences delivered by top-level administrative and academic leaders. For more information and application deadlines, visit http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/ChancellorLeadership/index.cfm.

This exceptional program is a balanced combination of leadership training and educational experiences, including presentations, dialogues, a retreat and community project(s) over an eight-month period (September - April).

The Leadership Institute provides participants with an in-depth look at specific topics of community interest, such as city and county government, education, health resources, non-profit organizations, law enforcement and the courts, and the economic diversity of Pitt County.

Developed by The Chamber to ensure a continuing reservoir of leadership talent for the future, the Leadership Institute consists of one full day and a two-hour lunch session each month as well as an overnight retreat, designed to inform, challenge, and motivate leaders to become involved in supporting and directing the future of Pitt County. For more information and application deadlines, visit http://www.greenvillenc.org/Leadership-Institute.leadership.0.html.