Albany State launches inaugural Leadership Development Institute

ALBANY — Nineteen senior-level employees at Albany State University have been selected as part of the inaugural class of the ASU Leadership Development Institute. The institute is a presidential initiative that is part of ASU’s strategic plan for leadership and employee engagement.

“Leadership and employee development are integral to our institution’s current and long-term success,” ASU President Marion Fedrick said. “This important investment in our employees will equip them with the necessary tools to expand and transform their leadership skills.

“The focus on transformative leadership will ultimately help ASU to achieve our goal of enhancing the student’s learning experience in alignment with ASU’s strategic plan.”

Fedrick has arranged for the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to create and provide leadership training and development for faculty and staff at the university.

The training program will occur from January to August this year. The ASU Leadership Development Institute is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of leadership topics such as achieving and maintaining self-awareness, building trust, personal accountability, communication and collaboration, coaching and team development, and conflict management.

Members of the class are:

Lakesia Barge

Julie Francis-Pettway

Frank Malinowski

Jason Armstrong

Nicola “Simone” Bradley

Dedra Williams

Kristine Jones

Rachel Lawrence

Samala Carrington

Sondra Aikens

Raven Payne

Vicki Phillips

Tiffany Pogue

Carrie Wilder

Sarah Rogers

Marcia Poulos

Dan Land

Devi Akella

Shaquana Miller

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