The NIU Leadership Academy is a premier leadership development program for students at Northern Illinois University. The program is primarily based on Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Challenge. Kouzes and Posner (2007) posit that leadership can be a learned skill and that there are five practices of exemplary leadership which can be developed in order to become an engaging leader. The five practices of exemplary leadership are "Model the Way," "Inspire a Shared Vision," "Challenge the Process," "Enable Others to Act," and "Encourage the Heart."
The Leadership Academy is also anchored in NIU's commitment to the community, region, and world. Program content intentionally engages students in dialogues with leaders from NIU and beyond, enhancing their professional connections and networking abilities. The three-tier program combines theoretical and practical leadership experiences to create an interactive learning environment for future leaders.
Read more about the Leadership Academy here.
Leadership Academy Application
Tier 1: Emerging Leaders (development checklist)
Tier 2: Evolving Leaders (development checklist)
Tier 3: Engaging Leaders (development checklist)
Spring 2013 Leadership Workshops
All NIU students are cordially invited to attend the fall semester Leadership Workshops. Each workshop will last around 2 hours. During that time there will be a presentation, a round table discussion, and time to enjoy refreshments courtesy of the Campus Activities Board (CAB)!
These workshops are a great way to expand your knowledge and understanding of leadership concepts, meet other students who are interested in leadership, and to engage in thought provoking conversations. Be sure to join us this fall! Here are additional details on the workshops:
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Wednesday, January 23rd 2013
7:00 p.m.
Campus Life Building, Room 100
Sponsored by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Leadership and Succession Planning
Tuesday, February 12th 2013
7:00 p.m.
Campus Life Building, Room 100
Sponsored by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Mentoring and Being a Coach
Wednesday, February 27th 2013
7:00 p.m.
Campus Life Building, Room 100
Sponsored by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Leadership Styles
Tuesday, March 26th 2013
7:00 p.m.
Campus Life Building, Room 100.
Sponsored by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Understanding Resonance Leadership
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Campus Life Building, Room 100
Sponsored by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development