Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)

Offered to Tulane University employees at the Manager level and above, the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a strategic and professional growth opportunity for high performing Tulane University employees that are interested in sharpening their leadership skills to take their career to the next level. The ELP is specifically designed to give emerging leaders the time and space to gain a greater understanding of the organization of Tulane, enhance their current leadership skills, collaborate on current initiatives, and strengthen their practice within a university-wide network.

Graduates of the ELP will receive a certificate and digital badge distinguishing them as members of a network of university leaders who are dedicated to the betterment and growth of Tulane University and who will be champions in leading future change initiatives in the Tulane community.

About the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)

What is an Emerging Leader?

The Tulane University Leadership Institute defines Emerging Leader as a high potential employee committed to:

1. Developing and gaining the necessary skills needed to extend their reach beyond their team and department;
2. Taking on leadership roles and opportunities in the broader Tulane community; and,
3. Promoting growth mindset and a culture of life-long learning at Tulane University.

The Institute has proudly seated Emerging Leader cohorts that are diverse not only in race, ethnicity, age, and gender, but also in roles at the University, levels of experience, thinking preferences, and management styles. The diversity of the Emerging Leaders Program cohorts allow for an inclusive culture of learning, growth, and development.

 

 

 

Program Goals

The Emerging Leaders Program seeks to:

  1. Bring together a network of dedicated, high-potential Tulane employees;
  2. Provide Emerging Leaders the knowledge, skills, abilities, and leadership competencies, needed to be competitive and successful in today's organizational leadership landscape;
  3. Provide Emerging Leaders a more expansive view of Tulane University as an organization and community of faculty, staff, and students;
  4. Provide Emerging Leaders the space and time to engage in discussion around current leadership topics, challenges, and the opportunities and challenges that face Tulane University; 
  5. Provide Emerging Leaders the platform, resources, guidance, and encouragement to lead change initiatives in the Tulane and New Orleans community upon graduation. 

 

 

Highlights

  • Nine-month intensive program focusing on building the leadership competencies to implement strategy and lead change in today's higher education landscape

  • Immerse in powerful, hands-on learning based on adult learning principles and transformational learning practices

  • Hand-selected curriculum based on leadership best practices, academic literature, and current issues and opportunities at Tulane University

  • Engage and network with individuals from different departments to share with and learn from the different experiences, roles, and knowledge that make up the cohort 

  • Opportunity for professional coaching based on your current role, responsibilities, and career goals at the University 

  • Limited to a select Cohort of 35 emerging leaders from across the University

 

 

 

ELP Curriculum

ELP empowers participants to navigate leadership opportunities at Tulane by blending foundational leadership principles, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, practical learning, and personalized coaching. Our curriculum is distinguished by its commitment to optimizing adult learning, achieved through a wide spectrum of teaching and instructional techniques. This comprehensive approach fosters holistic development and transformative growth, equipping individuals with the adaptable skills needed for successful leadership within Tulane University.

Each year, the ELP curriculum is updated to reflect new findings and emerging research in today's leadership field.

ELP Criteria

To be considered for the 2024-2025 ELP Cohort, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

  • Professional Experience:  
    • Must have at least 1 Direct Report. This must be confirmed by your supervisor/manager in your application documents.  
    • Must have a minimum of 2 years of employment at Tulane University by the start of the program in August 2024. 
  • Program Commitment:  
    • Must be willing and able to attend 13 out of 17 synchronous group learning sessions.  
    • Must be willing and able to attend 5 out of 7 group coaching sessions.  
  • Supervisor Support:  
    • Secures support from your direct supervisor/manager, ensuring active involvement in your skill development throughout the program.  
  • Commitment to Tulane University:  
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:  
    • Must demonstrate a commitment to creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and organization. 

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

Future Cohorts

Applications for the 2024-2025 Emerging Leadership Program are open and will close April 19, 2024. To apply, please visit our ELP Application Page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please contact the TULI Team at: tuli@tulane.edu.