Shared Leadership Boise State

In a University setting, leadership is not as hierarchical nor as formalized as many believe. Faculty, staff members, and students determine the institution’s directions. The President yields to faculty authority over the curriculum. Professional and classified staff make many of the decisions regarding a range of University affairs including business and finance as well as student matters. Studen

t opinion carries weight, from matters concerning safety on campus to library hours and parking policy. Thus, effective decision makers, in many cases, are not necessarily formal leaders. Decisions at Boise State, as at other colleges and universities, are made at various levels by students, staff, faculty, and administration. Under the direction of Dr. Bob Kustra, the process has become even more open and inclusive. All members of the campus, not just those with formal authority, need the skills and information necessary to exercise leadership and to make sound decisions. Creating conditions in which this can occur is, in itself, an important act of leadership. WHAT IS THE SHARED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM? A select group of Boise State University employees — faculty, classified staff, and professional staff — will participate in a two-year program, exploring leadership issues and opportunities at Boise State. You are invited to apply to be among next year’s participants. The purpose of the Boise State University Shared Leadership Program is to train faculty and staff to become involved in the University decision making process. The program is designed to:

Enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the campus community — its complexities and its potential;
Provide an opportunity for participants to meet and exchange ideas with each other and with current campus community leaders;
Motivate and encourage participants to assume individual leadership roles on campus.