{"693232":{"#nid":"693232","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Seeks Nominations for 2027 ACC Academic Leaders Network","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech invites nominations until Monday, Nov. 9, for current academic leaders to participate in the 2027 cohort of the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network (ACC ALN). This annual leadership development program fosters collaboration and innovation among academic leaders from ACC universities.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.gatech.edu\/node\/662\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E welcomes nominations from individuals who have at least one to two years of experience in a current leadership role, such as department chair or head, assistant or associate dean, or assistant or associate provost, and have received foundational leadership training. Georgia Tech may nominate up to five faculty representatives for this opportunity.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginning Jan. 28, 2027, with a virtual kickoff, participants will engage in a yearlong collaborative project with peers from other ACC schools and attend three in-person sessions hosted at participating university campuses:\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e05b60ae5a51a7768ca09cc5c804e9855\u0022\u003EFlorida State University in February.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e2955890f33ea72618c849e444b6f13d7\u0022\u003EBoston College in June.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022eca3befd167dbf21820f6bae03e1fa7b5\u0022\u003EVirginia Tech in October.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeals, travel, and lodging will be provided.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFaculty \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/19\/new-cohort-acc-academic-leaders-network-fellows-selected?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Read%20More\u0026amp;utm_campaign=The%20Whistle%20-%20March%202%2C%202026\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eselected for the program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E will have the opportunity to grow in leadership effectiveness with academic leaders from other institutions, build relationships and networks, gain practical insights into emerging trends in higher education, and broaden their awareness of leadership challenges that transcend disciplines and organizational structures.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe ACC Academic Leaders Network provides an unparalleled opportunity for our leaders to expand their leadership skills while building collaborative relationships across institutions,\u201d said Michelle Rinehart, vice provost for Faculty. \u201cGeorgia Tech\u2019s academic leaders gain access to fresh perspectives and proven strategies that inspire innovation, strengthen our academic community, and position us for long-term success.\u201d\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplications are due to the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty by Monday, Nov. 9.\u003C\/strong\u003E Submission instructions are included on the application form, and the program informational flyer provides additional details. Visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.gatech.edu\/node\/662\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech ACC ALN\u003C\/a\u003E webpage for details.\u202f\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe program welcomes nominations from individuals who have at least one to two years of experience in a current leadership role, such as department chair or head, assistant or associate dean, or assistant or associate provost, and have received foundational leadership training.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The program develops future-ready academic leaders at ACC universities. Applications are due to the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty by Monday, Nov. 9. 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