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The  (ELP), hosted by the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ system Employee Services office, provides an exceptional opportunity for faculty from the four 91¶ÌÊÓƵ campuses and system office to become effective leaders. ELP fellows participate in a nine-month (August–April) program designed to broaden their understanding of the University of Colorado and to equip them with the skills needed for effective leadership.

Eligibility and commitment 

• The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder faculty nomination and selection process occurs in the spring semester. 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder selects eight faculty fellows annually.   
• Eligible nominees include tenured faculty who have shown their commitment to the university and their potential as future leaders. They may or may not currently serve in a leadership position. 
• The program involves a significant time commitment from August to April that begins with a two-day retreat and monthly workshops held at the four 91¶ÌÊÓƵ campuses and the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ system office (see the  as an example; dates vary annually). Additionally, fellows engage in monthly conversations with 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder senior leaders on the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder campus from September to April. 

Interested?  and indicate your interest to your dean so they may consider nominating you (faculty self-nominations are not accepted). Nominations are due Feb. 7, and successful nominees and their deans will be notified by April 30.

All nominations and questions should be emailed to Merinda McLure, faculty director of academic leadership development.