2009 PKAL Faculty Leadership Institute

July 18 - 23, 2009

Baca Campus of Colorado College
Crestone, Colorado

The 2009 PKAL Faculty Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) was held July 18 - 23, 2009 in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at the Baca Campus of Colorado College in Crestone, Colorado. It was the 10th Summer Leadership Institute.

The PKAL Summer Leadership Institutes give selected STEM faculty members an extended (and unique) opportunity to experience what works in serving as a leader in undergraduate STEM. They are designed around a carefully coordinated blend of theory and practice, weaving discussions of issues of national import with experiences about the politics of change together with time for conversations and reflections with mentors. Institute mentors have a key role in guiding the conversations, as they bring to the table first-hand experience in leadership in institutional change at the local and national levels. Pedagogical approaches include case-studies, role-playing, field trips and collaborative problem solving exercises, and experiential learning is a significant part of the institute.

The 2009 SLI was designed to enhance the leadership capacity of participants working within their home communities to facilitate the interdisciplinary learning of 21st century undergraduates. A special invitation to apply was given to STEM faculty engaged with the Project Kaleidoscope Facilitating Interdisciplinary Learning Initiative, funded by the W.M. Keck Foundation.