Who should attend
Those in the role of manager in place or new director in international offices/divisions who seek leadership development for their current position; leaders who are new or interested in learning how to better lead their department and institution in international initiatives.
What you will learn
This intensive program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of current managers or new directors in international divisions within colleges and institutes. Leaders who are either new or interested in learning more about how to lead their department and institution in international initiatives will gain significant knowledge about the international leadership role. The program offers a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from peers from across the country who face similar challenges.
A number of key areas will be examined, including:
- Leadership – self-assessment and skills assessment
- Key elements and challenges of the role;
- Role of the international office/division in your institution;
- Reporting structures, financial models, recruitment strategies, organizational structures;
- The “continuum of internationalization” (international student recruitment, student services, outbound mobility, international partnerships, contract training/service exports, offshore programming and other new modes of international education delivery);
- Human resources management; and
- Risk management.
Important Information
Guest social tickets: If you are planning on brining a guest to the event, you may purchase tickets for them to attend one or both of the two planned social dinners:
Travel: Please ensure your registration for the Institute is confirmed by CICan before booking any travel or hotel accommodations.
Registration guidelines: Due to high demand for this Institute, registration is limited to 3 participants per institution on a first-come, first-served basis. When you register, your registration fee will show up as a pending transaction. Your credit card payment will only be processed once we have confirmed your registration. If the number of 3 participants has been reached, you will be placed on a waitlist.
