Council on Postsecondary Education names fifth cadre of minority faculty, staff for leadership training

The Council on Postsecondary Education announced the fifth cadre of its Academic Leadership Development Institute (ALDI) program, which aims to prepare minority faculty and staff members for leadership roles in Kentucky higher education.

The 21 participants were chosen from Kentucky’s public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Academic Leadership class and CPE staff

Dr. Dawn Offutt, executive director for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Council, is facilitating the program with her team.

“This year’s participants are a dedicated and talented group of leaders who are already doing great things on their campuses,” said Offutt. “This program will help empower them to further their efforts and help equip them to be the higher education leaders of the future.”

ALDI, a yearlong leadership development program, aims to build the skills of early career, underrepresented minority faculty and staff who are on track for professional advancement. Participants are nominated based on their leadership ability, interest in advancement and dedication to higher education.