Sponsored by the National Council on Student Development
Date: Rescheduled
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the National Council on Student Development (NCSD) Leadership Institute webpage. The Executive Board of NCSD appreciates the continued support by its members and other student services professionals. Historically, NCSD has presented an Annual Leadership Institute. Following our successful Conference last October, the Executive Board met to review its future endeavors. Cognizant of recent economic developments affecting the higher education landscape and the continuing financial constraints many of us are experiencing within our individual institutions, we have decided to reschedule the Leadership Institute originally planned for June 2011.
Although we appreciate the interest and applications received from our membership for this Institute and we are grateful to our esteemed colleagues who agreed to serve as facilitators, we are currently exploring the possibility of collaborating with other respected industry leaders to offer an enhanced NCSD Leadership Institute in the future. Given the positive feedback received from our previous Leadership Institutes, we understand the value and importance of well-articulated professional development programs. With the evolving challenges our institutions continue to face and the need to incorporate student-focused, cost-effective, learning outcome solutions, this planning will afford NCSD the opportunity to more broadly define and strengthen those student development models and best practices that reflect our mission.
We look forward to you joining us for a future Leadership Institute and invite you to attend the NCSD National Conference, “Success: A Mile High” to be held in Denver, October 23 - 25, 2011. We are also pleased to invite you to participate in our Webinar on Thursday, April 28, 2011, “Student Learning Outcomes for Student Services”, facilitated by Dr. Elise Davis-McFarland, Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students at Trident Technical College.
Best wishes as you continue to deliver quality student support services that maximize student success!
Sincerely,
Tom G. Walter, Ph. D.
President
Hotel Information
Reserve your hotel space today for the 2011 Leadership Institute. The Institute will be held at the Embassy Suites O’Hare – Rosemont, which is located at 5500 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois. The rate for the Institute is $109 each night (plus tax). To make your reservations, contact the hotel at (800) 362-2779. Please be sure to identify yourself with “NCSD” in order to receive the negotiated group rate. Reservation must be made by June 2, 2011.
The Embassy Suites Chicago – O’Hare/Rosemont is conveniently located one mile from the O’Hare International Airport. NCSD Leadership Institute participants staying at the Embassy Suites Hotel will receive free internet service in their rooms as well as complimentary cook-to-order breakfast and evening cocktails served in the atrium of the hotel.
Nomination and Application Deadlines
| February 11, 2011 | Application Deadline |
| February 25, 2011 | Send Acceptances |
| March 11, 2011 | Payment Deadline |
| June 23 - 26, 2011 | Leadership Institute |
Candidate Application
To download the Application, click here.
Completed candidate application include the following:
Completion of the application online. Candidate will receive an email containing the online application link.
Current resume (maximum 3 pages) listing professional experience, education and involvement in community or professional activities. Submited online with candidate application.One letter of recommendation that attests to your leadership qualities and your potential to assume increasingly responsible positions. Submited online with candidate application.
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One page typed explanation about why you seek career advancement in student development. Indicate the position you hope to hold in three years. Describe why you will be an excellent leader in this position. Submit online with candidate application.
Institute Facilitators
A diverse and distinguished group of chief student development officers will facilitate this intensive training program. Major responsibilities include charting the student development focus, direction, and priorities. Facilitators for the 2011 NCSD Leadership Institute are:
Sandy Miller Holst, Ph. D., Lead Facilitator
Dutchess Community College – Poughkeepsie, NY
Elise Davis-McFarland, Ph. D.
Trident Technical College – Charleston, SC
Lake Land College – Mattoon, IL
Tom Walter, Ph .D., NCSD Past President
Gainesville State College – Gainesville, GA
