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PLA Leadership Fellows 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 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:
Selecting a ProgramEach executive leadership program varies in length, as well as scope and focus. In addition, program dates and application processes are unique to each school and program. We recommend that you first carefully review each program to determine which one is right for you.
How To Apply
Members interested in applying to be a PLA Leadership Fellow, must
first send their application to the PLA office. Applications for each
school are available below. Once PLA has reviewed your application, it
will be forwarded on to school of your choice. Please note: Each school
has a separate application. You may only choose to apply to one
program.
Program Details
Positive Leadership - Creating Spectacular Organizational SuccessesUniversity of Michigan, Ross School of Business
Information about the Program (at the Ross School Web site)
Apply for the PLA Leadership Fellows Scholarship to the Ross School Program
Program Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Program Date: November 3 - 7, 2008
Application Deadline: September 12, 2008
Award Notification: October 10, 2008
Leading Organizational ChangeUniversity of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
Information About the Program (at the Wharton School Web site)
Apply for the PLA Leadership Fellows Scholarship to the Wharton School Program
Program Location: Philadelphia, PA
Program Date: December 1 - 4, 2008
Application Deadline: September 1, 2008
Award Notification: October 15, 2008
Emerging Leadership Development ProgramColumbia University Business School
Information About the Program (at the Columbia University Web site)
Apply for the PLA Leadership Fellows Scholarship to the Columbia Program
Program Location: New York City, New York
Program Date: April 19 - 24, 2009
Application Deadline: January 9, 2009
Award Notification: February 18, 2009
Senior Executives in State and Local GovernmentHarvard University, Kennedy School of Government
Information About the Program (at the Kennedy School of Government Web site)
Apply for the PLA Leadership Fellows Scholarship to the KSG Program
Program Location: Cambridge/Boston, MA
Program Dates: June 9, 2009 or July 9, 2009 (two start dates; please note: this program is three weeks long)
Application Deadline: February 20, 2009
Award Notification: April 1, 2009
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 management concepts generally learned in a business school setting, but 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 OutcomesPLA 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 the skills they learned 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 InformationAward eligibility: 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
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