UM System

ALDP: Overview

Applications are closed

Applications are currently closed for the 2021 ALDP Cohort. 

Please check back in for ALDP 2022 applications.

About the Program

The University of Missouri System Administrative Leadership Development Program (ALDP) is a prestigious program that provides professional development opportunities and ongoing support to administrative leaders on all campuses systemwide. ALDP enhances leadership effectiveness by focusing on five core leadership competencies:

  • Performance Oriented
  • People Centered
  • Culturally Competent
  • Values Driven
  • Strategic and Integrative Leaders

Since 2005, ALDP has supported an annual cohort of administrative leaders who demonstrate the qualities of the University of Missouri System name and represent the best of leadership at a higher education institution.

This year, the UM System will host the first virtual ALDP cohort. This format will allow an increase in the number of participants and sessions accessible from wherever participants work. 

Namesake

Dr. Elson S. Floyd served as UM System President from 2003-2007. During his tenure, the program, which was formerly just the Leadership Development Program (LDP) designed for faculty development, was expanded to include staff leaders as the ALDP.

Program Goals

Administrative leaders uphold and define the University of Missouri System mission and the direction and values of its departments. We believe that by investing in the professional development of administrative leaders, we are investing in a vibrant future for our organization. The goals of the program are as follows:

  • Engage a diverse group of administrative leaders from across the UM System. Provide support to ALDP participants through program content, relationship building within the cohort and exposure to resources within the UM System.
  • Advance individual and collective leadership capacity through skill building, targeted application exercises and disciplined reflection around the five core leadership competencies (Performance Oriented, People Centered, Culturally Competent, Values Driven and Strategic and Integrative Leader).
  • Provide an opportunity for leaders to explore complex dynamics within the organization and propose actions that would make the UM System a better place to work, learn and grow.

Example Curriculum

  • Leading yourself
    • Values-based leadership
    • Strengths-based assessment
    • Establishing a personal vision statement
  • Leading others
    • Giving and receiving feedback
    • Coaching and employee recognition
    • Inclusive leadership
    • 360 leadership assessment
  • Leading the organization
    • Higher education leadership
    • Structure and governance of the UM System
    • Innovation

What ALDP Participants Can Expect

  • 12-month active learning engagement (January-December)
    • Monthly virtual learning sessions (2 - 4 hours/month)
    • Monthly campus group meetings (1 hour/month)
    • Additional time to complete assessments and learning assignments
  • Ongoing support from program facilitators, ALDP alumni and organizational leaders

ALDP Participant Criteria

ALDP Participant Leadership Performance
  • Demonstrate performance as an administrative leader
  • Provide leadership to units with a significant impact on services and resources of the university
  • Have potential for advancement to other leadership roles
  • Demonstrate interest in personal and professional development
Target Audience GGS Job Grade 12 or above (or equivalent role/responsibility)
Availability Have the ability to attend all sessions and activities of the program
Supervisor Support Have the active support of supervisor(s) and unit
Engagement
  • Be willing to engage with other participants and facilitators virtually and in-person (when circumstances allow)
  • Be willing to serve as a “peer coach” to others in the program

 

How to Apply

Interested in applying for ALDP? Applications are currently closed for the 2021 ALDP cohort. Please consider applying for ALDP 2022 when applications open in the summer of 2021. 

Please be prepared to answer the following questions: 

  1. What are your personal and professional goals for participating in ALDP? (1200 character limit)
  2. How will your participation in ALDP benefit your department and institution? (600 character limit)
  3. Please tell us about current or previous leadership experiences you have had. (1200 character limit)

Campus HR departments will coordinate the selection of the ALDP cohort. Due to the large number of highly competitive applications, not all who apply will be accepted to the program.

Cost

This professional development opportunity is provided by the University of Missouri System Office of Human Resources, with no cost to participants.

Questions

Contact the UM Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development team at learningdevelopment@umsystem.edu.

Program Alumni

A cohort is selected annually to engage in the year-long program. Past cohorts are great resources and can explain the program and serve as a broader network of leaders. Access a list of ALDP alumni in our alumni directory.

Reviewed 2021-04-14