A professional development program for senior TU faculty and staff that fosters personal
development, interdisciplinary collaborations and a strong connection to the campus
community.
Established in 1996, the President's Inclusive Leadership Institute offers intensive,
year-long leadership programs for faculty, department chairs and administrative staff.
Class of 2021-2022
Name
Division
Elizabeth Bailey
University Advancement
Dena Barnwell
Administration and Finance
Kara Berger
Academic Affairs
Christopher Casamassima
Academic Affairs
Priya Exantus
University Marketing and Communications
Keeba Gardner, PhD
Student Affairs
Shelby Ruby Jones
Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research
Melanie Kelleher
University Advancement
Rebecca Kirkman
University Marketing and Communications
Jasmine Nance
Academic Affairs
Sherrie-Lee Nunally
Student Affairs
Ofiok Obot
Student Affairs
Megan Placide
Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research
Andrew Rosenblum
Academic Affairs
Stephen Rosenfeld
University Advancement
Sheila Tilghman
Student Affairs
Roodinz Vital
Student Affairs
Program Focus
Interdisciplinary faculty and staff interaction, leadership concepts and experiences,
and interaction with leaders on and off campus.
Each class begins and ends its program with off-campus retreats and participates in
one full-day session each month throughout the academic year.
Inclusive Leadership Institute members commit their time, energy, ideas and enthusiasm to the
program and come away with leadership skills, expanded university contacts and friends
that last a lifetime.
Program Participation
Faculty and staff members are selected to participate in the program each year through
their respected Deans or Vice Presidents.
Staff classes are comprised of between 20-25 members and run from October until June.
Faculty classes are comprised of between 20-25 members and run from October until
April.
Teamwork and bonding take place during the challenging case studies and discussions.
But it isn't all work! Current members join with program alumni for networking lunches,
athletic games and volunteer projects. The President's Inclusive Leadership Institute enables faculty and staff to forge a strong connection to TU,
their co-workers, and all the communities we serve as an institution.
Program Highlights
Alumni networking lunch
Art Events
Breakfast and lunch with the President
Sporting events with current class and alumni
Volunteer projects
Past Staff Class Projects
Transfer Mentor Program - Staff Class of 2012
The Transfer Mentor Program connects transfer students with staff mentors during the academic year.
The goals are of the program are:
Enhance connections to campus
Facilitate a supportive and professional network
Improve leadership skills
Consider donating to help support the Transfer Mentor Program.
The mission of developing Service Celebration was to increase employee morale and
pride in TU, expand TU's impact beyond the campus and into the community, and help
other communities and organizations thrive and succeed.
The policy development to allow employees time throughout the year to go and volunteer
to help the greater good. Examples of volunteer hours include soup kitchen, animal
shelters,
Tiger Trails - Staff Class of 2014
Tiger Trails is a series of walking and running trails located throughout the TU campus that promotes
fitness and pride among staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community groups. Most
trails begin near Burdick Hall.
TU Quotables - Staff Class of 2015
The staff class of 2015 developed a database of quotes to use for marketing material
throughout the university.
Students with Food Insecurity Support Program - Staff Class 2016
Food insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as a state
in which “consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other
resources at times during the year.” In an effort to keep anonymity of students in
need, financial assistance will be placed on a student's OneCard so they are able
to immediately purchase a meal at one of TU’s dining halls.
