Intercultural Leadership Program

ILP 2024

The Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity (AEO), working in collaboration with the Tulane University Leadership Institute (TULI), offers leaders from across the university the opportunity to develop the intercultural skills and understanding necessary to contribute to institutional academic excellence and opportunity initiatives at all levels of the university to bring alive Tulane’s core value of “welcoming community.”

About the Intercultural Leadership Program (ILP)

The Intercultural Leadership Program (ILP) is a strategic and professional growth opportunity for high-performing Tulane University employees who are interested in learning about the foundations of mission-driven work to create a healthy learning, living, and working environment.

ILP participants engage in strategic and comprehensive discussions on topics such as intercultural life, organizational change leadership, restorative practices, community service, engagement, and initiatives aimed at reducing bias and working to create conditions that challenge and empower all Tulanians to reach their full potential. Faculty in the program are leaders within Tulane, New Orleans, national, and international communities and share their lived experiences of leading change while working with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. 

ILP participants can sharpen their leadership skills in the areas of change management, leading groups, understanding how to create continuous improvement of our bias prevention and reduction initiatives and more. By equipping ILP participants with these capabilities (e.g. intercultural competency, self-awareness, situational awareness, emotional intelligence, dialogue models, conflict resolution and restorative practices, decision making, funding structures), we aim to support them to lead effectively across cultural and social landscapes, foster collaborative environments, navigate leadership complexities, and have the opportunity to practice and apply skills learned.

Program Goals

The goals of the Intercultural Leadership Program include:

  1. Bringing together a network of dedicated, high-potential Tulane employees;

  2. Learning about ILP leadership models and change management strategies that prevent and reduce bias, discrimination, and harassment;

  3. Exploring the history of bias, discrimination, and harassment, as well as the areas of success, growth, and opportunities for change at Tulane and in New Orleans;

  4. Thinking critically about how bias, discrimination, and harassment manifests in campus learning, living, and working environments on campus environment;

  5. Learning about the foundations of academic excellence and engagement that create the conditions that challenge and empower all Tulanians to reach their full potential;

  6. Cultivating leadership skills and understanding necessary to promote an encompassing environment of success and thriving;

  7. Identifying ways to continue the work of change management in the broader university community and New Orleans.

Curriculum

The ILP is specifically designed to give employees the time and space to think critically, grow, and develop within a network of Tulane employees who are dedicated to the continuing work of ensuring our university is one where all students, faculty, and staff feel engaged in the broader university community.

ILP operates from August 2025 – April 2026, with various monthly sessions and topics throughout the program. Utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous learning, each month follows a 4-week cycle starting with a (1) 3.5 hour in-person workshop, (2) a 2-hr virtual live leadership panel, (3) a 2-hr virtual live practicum session, and (4) a capstone group meeting (which will be determined by the Office of AE) team at the start of the program). ILP participants can also sign up for ILP coaching to support their learning and growth.

Intercultural Leadership Program Application

Each year, only 30 participants are selected for this competitive, high-impact program. Applications open in the spring. Review the details below to check your eligibility and learn more about the application process.

To be considered for the 2025-2026 ILP Cohort, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Full Program Participation. Applicants must commit to being available and actively participate in all aspect of the 9-month program, which requires attendance of at least 18 of the 24 synchronous learning sessions.
  • Commitment to Tulane and the Community.
    • Applicants must demonstrate a strong alignment with Tulane University's core values and a strong commitment to Tulane and the broader New Orleans community.
    • Applicants demonstrate a commitment to create a Tulane culture using change management strategies promoting a welcoming and supportive campus for people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  • Reporting Supervisor Support
    • Participants must secure support from their reporting supervisor, which ensures their active involvement in your skill development throughout the program.
  • Organizational Impact and Influence for Positive Change.
    • Applicants are dedicated to enhancing organizational culture and actively driving academic excellence and engagement initiatives forward.
    • Applicants posses the ability and desire to bring about positive organizational change.
    • Applicants demonstrate a desire to develop intercultural awareness, knowledge, skills, and actions necessary to build communities.
    • Applicants must be commited to addressing and reducing inequities in their units and sustaining a bias-free Tulane.
  • Readiness for Lifelong Learning. Applicants must demonstrate a proactive readiness to invest in lifelong learning, personal growth, and contributing to the improvement of self, the organization, and the community.

 

All qualified applicants to this program will receive consideration for participation without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or Tulane policy. 

To apply for the 2025-2026 Intercultural Leadership Program (ILP), applicants must submit the following materials:

  • Fillable PDF Questionnaire. Applicants must complete the official ELP Application Questionnaire, providing details about your professional background, leadership experience, and career aspirations. This questionnaire helps us understand your goals and how the program aligns with your development.
    • Save as: [LastName]_[FirstName]_ILPQuestionnaire.pdf
      • Example: Morrow_Hannah_ILPQuestionnaire.pdf 

 

  • Letter of Support from Supervisor. A written endorsement from your reporting supervisor confirming their support for your participation in all aspects of the program. This letter should highlight your leadership experience, leadership potential, contributions to your team, and how the ILP can further your growth.
    • Save as: [LastName]_[FirstName]_ILPletter.pdf
      • Example: Morrow_Hannah_ILPletter.pdf 

 

  • Updated CV/Resumé. A current CV or resumé outlining your professional experience, skills, and accomplishments. This document provides insight into your career progression and leadership journey.
    • Save as: [LastName]_[FirstName]_ILPresume.pdf
      • Example: Morrow_Hannah_ILPresume.pdf 

 

All materials must be prepared and submitted via the Qualtrics ILP Application Form by the application deadline to be considered.

Please click below to access the materials:

ILP Questionnaire (PDF)

ILP Letter of Support (template)

Applications to the ILP are submitted via the ILP Application Submission button below.

  • Confirm Eligibility. Review the Applicant Criteria above to ensure you meet the requirements for the program.

 

  • Gather Required Materials. Prepare the following documents, ensuring they are saved as PDFs:
    • Completed 2025-2026 ILP Applicant Questionnaire (PDF here)
    • Letter of Support from Reporting Supervisor (template here)
    • Updated CV/resumé

 

  • Submit Your Application.
    • Access the 2025-2026 ILP Submission form via the link below.
    • Complete the online Qualtrics form (approx. 10 minutes).
    • Upload your application documents.

 

All materials must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

If you meet the above criteria for the ILP, we would love to receive your application.

Please prepare the materials specified in Required Application Materials, and submit your application below.