UCSB L&S :: Leadership Development Program

Application

Applications and letters of recommendation submitted online are automatically sent
to Mary Lum.

Application materials are due by Friday, May 30, 2008:

Application form (the form on this page)

Resumé

Supervisor's recommendation (online form) (pdf)

An additional letter of recommendation from UCSB faculty
or staff member (online form) (pdf)

Name
Department
Campus Address
Campus Mail Code
Campus Phone
E-mail Address
Payroll Title
Working Title
Title Code
Length of UCSB Service
Length of time in current position
Supervisor's Name
Supervisor's Title
Supervisor's Campus Address
Supervisor's Campus Phone
Supervisor's E-Mail Address

1. Why are you applying for the Leadership Development Program and what do you expect to gain/learn from your participation?

2. What are your long-term career goals (e.g. five years) and how will your participation in this program assist you in achieving them?

3. How do you define leadership? What skills are required to be a leader?

4. Describe your strengths and areas of expertise.

5. In what specific areas will you need to gain knowledge and experience to succeed as a leader?

6. Describe experiences you have chosen to enhance your career or improve your professional skills within and outside UCSB, such as formal education and training, community service, professional associations, and volunteer experiences.

7. Describe an accomplishment in the workplace that has made you proud. Include the planning process, implementation, and results.

8. How do you believe your co-workers would describe you?

9. Do you understand that participation in this program will require you to be away from your home department approximately four hours per month plus occasional additional meetings during the period of September 2008 through June 2009?
No Yes

10. Are you willing to make a commitment to attend the scheduled sessions and to complete the program if you are selected?
No Yes

UCSB College of Letters & Science

Application