EMERGING EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR INSTITUTE APPLICATION PACKET

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1 Institute Purpose and Overview The Emerging Educational Administrator Institute (EEAI) is designed for experienced faculty aspiring to be administrators or those who are in their first administrative position. It is a threephase program that combines online and in-person activities to provide experienced nurses greater opportunities to gain leadership skills and put them into practice in an effort to advance excellence in nursing education. Phase 1: Online Coursework Phase 2: Multi-day Workshop in Indianapolis Phase 3: Project Implementation with Mentor The areas of skill development include: planning for and getting an administrative position, curricular/accreditation expertise, setting the vision and strategic plan, being an effective leader, building an effective team, finding balance, influencing change, transforming/shaping the organization, being a good partner, communication and conflict management, financial expertise, legal aspects of education, understanding politics and advocacy, and leaving a legacy. Goals/Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Create an administrative career path; 2. Develop knowledge and skills related to the administrator role in academe; 3. Select and/or demonstrate appropriate administrative skills in selected scenarios; 4. Create and initiate a personal plan to achieve administrative goals; 5. Apply best practices to administrative actions, decisions, and communications; 6. Evaluate administrative performance by self and others in selected scenarios; 7. Develop as an administrator in one of three academic missions (education, research or service); 8. Identify strengths in areas where Scholars can role model and/or mentor others. Applicant Criteria: The EEAI is designed for experienced full-time faculty members with at least six (6) or more years experience as a faculty member, and who are either aspiring to become an administrator (level coordinator, program coordinator/director, assistant/associate dean/director, or chair/director/dean) or are in their first administrative position for less than three (3) years. Important Dates: Applications due April 17, 2015 May 29, 2015 Notified of Scholar Acceptance by May 31, 2015 June 30, 2015 Page 1 of 5

2 Phase 1: Complete online coursework by August 31, 2015 Phase 2: Attend multi-day workshop in Indianapolis September 2015 (dates TBD) Phase 3: Complete project by May 31, 2016 Attend NLN/STTI Nursing Education Research Conference in Washington DC in 2016 (if accepted to present) Attend 44th STTI Biennial Convention in November 2017 Components of the Institute Experience Phase 1: Online Coursework Phase I will consist of Scholar specific continuing education. This online education will be tailored to the educational needs of the Scholar as determined by the faculty and will typically range from hours of CNE. Phase 2: Multi-day Workshop in Indianapolis This in-person workshop will be individualized based on the Scholars goals and objectives and include the following components: Network with other Scholars Identify Mentors Refine Project Goals & Objectives Educational sessions on selected topics Complete a self-reflection paper within 2 weeks post-workshop Phase 3: Mentoring and Project Implementation This phase requires Scholars to work with mentor(s) over the course of 8 months (October 2015 May 2016) in order to complete approved project goals and objectives for the Institute. The Institute s faculty will facilitate mentor selection and oversee the completion of the EEAI project, as more than one mentor may be needed to accomplish goals and objectives. The mentor may suggest additional resources (Webinars, CNEs, self-study courses) for the Scholar in order to successfully achieve stated goals and objectives. Scholars will have the opportunity to submit an abstract to present their project results at the NLN/STTI Nursing Education Research Conference in All Scholars will attend the STTI Biennial Convention in Program Cost The cost for program participation is $2,500. This fee covers: Up to 12 CNEs of online coursework as recommended by the Institute faculty Workshop materials Meals and lodging for workshop in Indianapolis Page 2 of 5

3 1-day registration for NLN/STTI Nursing Education Research Conference in 2016 (if selected to present) Pre-Conference registration and celebratory dinner at STTI Biennial Convention in 2017 The following expenses will be the responsibility of the Scholar. Travel (airfare) to workshop in Indianapolis Travel, lodging and meals for the NLN/STTI Nursing Education Research Conference in 2016 (if abstract is accepted) Travel, lodging and meals for the STTI Biennial Convention in 2017 Additional activities associated with the Scholar s individualized project Recommended sources for additional financial assistance include: Employers Civic organizations Hospital auxiliaries Government agencies Community and professional foundations Professional organizations and STTI chapters Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. How should I select potential mentors? Scholars should select a total of three possible mentors who have the qualifications and experience necessary to support their goals. The mentors should be individuals who can provide guidance and feedback in a manner that allows the Scholar to grow in his or her leadership capacity. It is also important that these mentors not be employed at your academic institution and have experience in being a mentor. Please CENE@stti.org if you have any questions or concerns regarding this requirement. 2. Should I work with my direct supervisor and/or my dean in the development of my Institute application and project summary? Ideally, yes. By involving the direct supervisor and/or your dean in the development of the Institute application and project goals, he or she will gain an awareness of the time and support that will be required for successful participation in the Institute. This understanding and involvement should be reflected in the letter of support. 3. May I or fax the application? No. All applications must be submitted via the online application system at Page 3 of 5

4 4. Will Scholars receive continuing nursing education credit for participation? Yes. Scholars will receive CNE for online coursework and their attendance at the workshop. Application Process Faculty who are eligible to attend the EEAI should complete the EEAI Application as outlined below. The ultimate goal of the EEAI is to provide experienced nurses greater opportunities to gain leadership skills and put them into practice in an effort to advance excellence in nursing education. The online application requires that you enter the following information: 1. Contact Information and STTI Member Number (if you are a member) 2. Biographical Sketch including years of nursing education experience 3. Contact information for your immediate supervisor (i.e. dean, department chair, etc.) 4. You will then be required to upload the following items: Answers to the Application Questions (listed below) Your CV or Resume Letter of support from your dean or immediate supervisor confirming available time and resources to support participation. Application Questions Each answer is limited to 250 words. 1. Describe your experience as a nurse educator. 2. Describe your formal and continuing education related to educational leadership, including a list of coursework taken in the past two years (either for credit or CNE). Page 4 of 5

5 3. Describe your professional and community leadership experience, listing specific examples. 4. Describe your current leadership skills and abilities including both your strengths and areas for development. 5. Describe your interest in a career in academic leadership. 6. List your long-term goals for educational leadership and list the educational leadership goals for the EEAI experience. 7. Provide information regarding your three potential mentors. 8. Describe how working with each of these potential mentors will further your educational leadership development. 9. Provide up to three potential projects for the Institute that you have the capacity to implement and complete within the Institute timeframe (8 months). Page 5 of 5