OSU has developed a leadership program designed for leaders and presented by leaders.
The Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) is a continuing program available
only to graduates of OSU's Leadership Development Program (LDP) who want to refresh, enhance,
or deepen their leadership skills. Such exclusivity recognizes the training and development
commitment already undertaken by these OSU employees.
Why an Advanced Leadership Program?
Leadership training and development is a continuing process. The LDP has
been very successful, featuring such subjects as communications, policies and
procedures, legal issues, delegation, and all areas of the employment experience
from hiring to termination including performance feedback. Graduates of the
program have expressed the desire for additional opportunities to receive inspiration, understand
their contributions toward OSU's mission, gain first-hand experiences, and continue to enhance
their knowledge. ALP will provide an opportunity for sharing new ideas and developing talents to
meet OSU's mission.
How does the ALP work?
LDP graduates who are committed to continued learning and development may become participants of
the ALP.
Participants are asked to make a commitment to attend at least three of the special opportunities
events and an additional 15 hours of professional development seminars in a
calendar year beginning in January.
What programs will be offered?
ALP consists of special opportunities and professional development programs. The ALP special
opportunities are one and one-half hour sessions that consist of timely topics related to OSU.
The professional development segment of the program will consist of seminars on leadership topics.
These may be programs offered by OSU Human Resources/Training Services, the Executive Briefings,
and applicable seminars offered by Center for Executive and Professional Development and other
companies.
What are special opportunities?
The ALP special opportunities sessions are exclusively planned for ALP participants in order to
increase their awareness of OSU and its mission. This year will feature:
- OSU ITLE, Dr. Blayne Mayfield; Featuring ITLE
- OSU Environmental Health Services, Floyd Cobb;
Safety is No Accident
- OSU Center for Health Sciences, Dr. John Fernandes and Dr. William
Pettit; OSU Center
for Health Sciences Campus Tour
- Dean, Dr. Robert Whitson; Division of Agricultural
and Natural Resources Showcase
- University Dining Services, Terry Baker; What's Cooking at
University Dining Services?
All topics have a primary focus of assisting participants in learning about OSU and its mission
and gaining a broader perspective from key OSU leaders. These sessions will be informal with an
opportunity for participants to share perspectives with speakers and other leaders on campus.
What are professional development opportunities?
Professional development opportunities would include leadership training and development seminars
offered by OSU Human Resources and attendance at other programs including the Executive Briefings
and suitable programs offered by Center for Executive and Professional Development. These sessions
are not exclusive to ALP participants.
Some classes offered this year include:
• ADA - Civil Rights vs. Legal Headache (2 hrs)
FREE!!
• Avoiding Litigation Landmines (3 hrs) FREE!!
• Basics of Discussing Performance (1.5 hrs) FREE!!
• Business E-Writing (3 hrs) $49.00
• Creativity at Work! (3.5 hrs) $49.00
• Disability: Issues and Paradigms (2 hrs) FREE!
• Enhancing Motivation through Coaching (3 hrs) $49.00
• FERPA Training (2 hrs) FREE!!
• FISH! Sticks (3 hrs) $49.00
• Fundamentals of Supervision (6 hrs) $79.00
• Giving and Receiving Feedback (3.5 hrs) $49.00
• Manage Emotions and Excel Under Pressure (6 hrs) $99.00
• Networking and Relationship Building (3 hrs) $49.00
• OSU Staff Pay Plan (3 hrs) FREE!!
• The Power of Nonverbal Communication (3 hrs) $49.00
• Respect for Diversity (2 hrs) FREE!!
• Sexual Harassment/Gender Discrimination Policy Training (2 hrs)
FREE!!
• Supervisory Sexual Harassment Awareness (2 hrs)
FREE!!
• Time Management for Supervisors (3 hrs) $49.00
• Working Together as a Team (3 hrs) $49.00
• Workplace Ethics (3 hrs) $49.00
Who keeps track of the opportunities I attend throughout the year?
Participants will be asked to complete an evaluation at the end of each year in which they list
the special opportunities and professional development courses they attended. In addition,
participants will evaluate the program and indicate ways in which they have been able to utilize
what they have learned in the past year on the job, on campus, or in the community.
How much does the program cost?
No fees will be charged for the special opportunities sessions which are limited to ALP
participants only.
Cost to participants is limited to the fee assessed for whatever professional development
seminars the participant selects.
How do I enroll in the program?
If you are a graduate of the LDP, you may enroll by completing an ALP
enrollment form.
Enrollment forms are available from the web at
http://hr.okstate.edu, OSU Human Resources/Training Services, 106 Whitehurst,
744-5374.
On the enrollment form you will make a commitment to attend at least three of the special
opportunities events and 15 hours of professional development seminars
within a calendar year beginning in January.
At the beginning of each calendar year thereafter, you will be asked to recommit for the
following year.
Are there other events?
Yes, participants who attend at least three of the special opportunities and at least another
15 hours of leadership training will be recognized at an annual banquet. This dinner will be
provided at no cost to participants, their spouse or friend, and the department head. A special guest speaker will deliver the keynote address for the occasion.
Who do I call for more information?
If you have questions about the ALP or enrollment, you may call OSU Human Resources/Training
Services, 744-5374 or 744-5290.
