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data-placeholder-label="Column 1"><h1 class="accessibility-hidden">IT Leaders Program</h1> <h2 class="">IT Leaders Program</h2> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><div><div><div><em><strong>"The MOR Leadership Training Program has been an invaluable experience for me. I've gained new perspectives and expanded my vision through diverse interactions with fellow participants and real-life case studies. . . . The MOR Leadership Training Program has truly changed my approach to leadership and personal growth. It's an experience I will cherish forever." </strong></em></div><div><em><strong>- Program participant</strong></em> </div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The Big Ten Academic Alliance Chief Information Officers know that the excellence of their respective IT organizations and higher education in general depends upon the excellence of their IT leaders. Driven by this commitment to preparing their staff to meet the ever-evolving IT needs of their universities, in 2005 the CIOs partnered with </span><a href="https://morassociates.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-sf-ec-immutable=""><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">MOR Associates</span></span></a> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span>to develop the Big Ten Academic Alliance MOR IT Leaders Program</span><span>.  </span><span>Since that time, more than </span><span>700</span><span> IT staff from member universities are graduates of this intensive, cohort-based program.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit">The ITLP is structured in consultation with the Big Ten Academic Alliance CIOs to address the top 10 critical leadership competencies as outlined by the Big Ten Academic Alliance CIOs including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit"> </span><br></p></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Communication</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Working Across the Organization     </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Strategic Thinking                        </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Develops People and Teams </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Systemic Thinking </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Putting Customers First</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Integrity & Trust</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Accountability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Change Management </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Shared Leadership                        </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span>The </span><span>objectives</span><span> of this year-long program are:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">To enhance the professional and personal development of senior staff who will play increasingly important management and leadership roles. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span>To explore opportunities for </span><span>each individual</span><span> to make sustainable improvements in their effectiveness. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span>T</span><span>o gain a heightened perspective on strategic issues facing higher education institutions post pandemic. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span>To evolve </span><span>each individual’s</span><span> capabilities to build a diverse workforce and create an inclusive work environment. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">To strengthen relationships and foster collaboration within and across the participating universities. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span>The program provides a variety of learning opportunities encompassed in four tracks: an individual development track, an applied learning track, a leadership community </span><span>track</span><span> and a workshop track.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> .</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit">ITLP participants are selected by </span><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit">participating</span><span 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Interested IT staff should inquire </span><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit">to</span><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit"> their CIO's office through their respective </span><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit">supervisor</span><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit">.  </span><br></p></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div id="main_T6BA3F39D001_Col01" class="sf_colsIn flex-column one-third last side-section" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"><nav class="sidebar" aria-label="Sidebar Menu"> <h2><a title="Technology" aria-label="sidebar link for Technology" href="/technology">Technology</a></h2> <ul> <li> <a title="Identity and Access Management" aria-label="sidebar link for Identity and Access Management" href="/technology/identity-management" >Identity and Access Management </a> </li> <li> <a title="OmniPoP" aria-label="sidebar link for OmniPoP" href="/technology/omnipop" >OmniPoP </a> </li> <li> <a title="Cybersecurity" aria-label="sidebar link for Cybersecurity" href="/technology/cybersecurity" >Cybersecurity </a> </li> <li> <a title="Women+ in Technology " aria-label="sidebar link for Women+ in Technology " href="/technology/big-ten-academic-alliance-women-in-technology-group" >Women+ in Technology </a> </li> <li> <a title="IT Accessibility" aria-label="sidebar link for IT Accessibility" href="/technology/itaccessibility" >IT Accessibility </a> </li> <li> <a title="IT Leaders Program" aria-label="sidebar link for IT Leaders Program" href="/technology/it-leaders" class="active">IT Leaders Program </a> </li> </ul> </nav> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><h2>Staff Contacts:</h2><p><strong></strong><strong>Lori Frost</strong><br>Program Manager<br>Programs Team<br>Phone: (217) 333 - 9228<br>Email:  <a href="/home">ciosupport@btaa.org</a><strong></strong></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer id="footer" role="contentinfo"> <div class="footer" > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><div class="one-half"><div><span style="font-family: "Gotham Medium", "Trebuchet MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em">Big Ten Academic Alliance</span> <p style="margin-bottom: 0">1819 South Neil Street, Suite D, Champaign, IL 61820-7271 <br>Phone: 217.333.8475 | Fax: 217.244.7127 | Email: <a href="mailto:info@btaa.org" style="font-size: 18px">info@btaa.org</a></p></div></div><div class="one-half"><br><div class="footer_links" style="font-size: 16px"><ul style="font-size: 16px"><li style="text-align: right; list-style-position: inside"><a href="/privacy" style="font-size: 18px">Privacy Policy</a></li><li style="text-align: right; list-style-position: inside"><a href="/sitemap" style="font-size: 18px">Site Map</a> </li><li style="text-align: right; list-style-position: inside"><a href="/reports" style="font-size: 18px">Reports</a></li><li style="text-align: right; list-style-position: inside"><a href="/about/contact-us">Contact Us</a></li></ul></div><div id="footerSocialLinks" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: right"><a title="View us on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-ten-academic-alliance" style="font-size: 16px"><em class="fa fa-linkedin-square" style="font-size: 16px"></em><span style="font-size: 16px">View us on LinkedIn</span> </a><a title="View us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/btaa.org" style="font-size: 16px"><em class="fa fa-facebook-square" style="font-size: 16px"></em><span style="font-size: 16px">View us on Facebook</span> </a><a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/BigTenAcademic" style="font-size: 16px"><em class="fa fa-twitter-square" style="font-size: 16px"></em><span style="font-size: 16px">Follow us on Twitter</span> </a></div></div></div> </div><script type="text/javascript"> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-2152797-3', 'auto'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script> </footer> </div> </body> </html>