PLA Leadership Fellows Scholarship Information

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PLA's newest scholarship program, PLA Leadership Fellows, offers PLA members who are public library managers a chance to attend executive leadership training at some of the best universities in the United States including Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and the Business School at Columbia University.

PLA Leadership Fellows Program

PLA Leadership Fellows Scholarship Program

The Public Library Association (PLA) is dedicated to providing our members with educational opportunities that will help them become leaders in public libraries and excel in their careers. PLA's scholarship program, PLA Leadership Fellows, offers PLA members who are public library managers a chance to attend executive leadership training at some of the best universities in the United States:

Program Details

Positive Leadership: Building Extraordinary Leadership Capabilities

University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
Information about the Program (at the Ross School Web site)
Program Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Program Date: June 7-11, 2010
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Award Notification: May 10, 2010
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Executive Management Program

University of Washington, Evans School of Public Affairs
Information about the Program (at the Evans School Web site)
Program Location: Seattle, WA
Program Date: July 12-23, 2010
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Award Notification: May 10, 2010
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Leading Organizational Change

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
Program Location: Philadelphia, PA
Program Date: May 10-13, 2010
Application Deadline: The application deadline has passed
Award Notification: April 9, 2010

Senior Executives in State and Local Government

Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government
Program Location: Cambridge/Boston, MA
Program Dates: June 7, 2010 or July 5, 2010 (two start dates; please note: this program is three weeks long)
Application Deadline: The application deadline has passed
Award Notification: April 15, 2010

Who Should Apply?

Candidates must be PLA members who are management staff in a public library system with a minimum of five years experience in a leadership role. While each program has its own specific criteria for acceptance, generally candidates are identified as those who demonstrate leadership potential.

Why Apply?

PLA is dedicated to extending unique learning opportunities to members who want to broaden their perspectives, improve their leadership skills, drive change in their institutions, and plan with a strategic vision. These programs focus on applying leadership concepts generally learned in a business or public administration school setting. These skills are vital for our public library leaders to understand in order to move their organizations forward. Most programs draw participants from various disciplines in government, non-profit, and the private sector, allowing you to network with and learn from individuals who have different perspectives and experiences.

Learning Outcomes

PLA Leadership Fellows are required to submit a written report following the completion of their executive leadership program. The report should detail their experience and how they will utilize their new skills in their current positions. Fellows will also be asked to present their report to the PLA Board at either the ALA Midwinter or Annual Conference.

Additional Information

Award eligibility: One Leadership Fellow award will be made per each program (four fellowship awards will be made in total.) Application is available only to PLA Members. PLA Members are eligible to apply to more than one program, however, only one award will be made per PLA Member. Awards will be made based on the timetable for each program. Final award determination will be made by the PLA Leadership Taskforce.

The PLA Leadership Fellows program will cover the cost of tuition to each program. Most meals are included by each program as part of the tuition. Housing for all programs is included by each institution as part of the covered tuition.

Transportation: It will be the awardees responsibility for the round trip transportation costs for their program. Transportation costs are not covered as part of the award.

Meals: Most meals are provided as part of each of these programs. (Check each institutions specific program description for details).

Housing: Housing is included by each institution as part of the tuition.

Questions?

Contact the PLA Office at 312-280-2433 extension 5PLA, or email Joseph Potaczek, PLA deputy director at jpotaczek@ala.org