Academic Leadership Program
The Academic Leadership Program (ALP), an intensive year-long program, develops the leadership and managerial skills of faculty who have demonstrated exceptional ability and academic promise. Many of the program's nearly 1,000 fellows have gone on to serve with distinction as college presidents, provosts and deans.
ALP Fellows attend in-person conferences at alternating Big Ten institutions as well as virtual modules. In addition, ALP Fellows participate in local on-campus activities at their home institution.
Participation is by dean's nomination. If you have questions, please contact Director for Faculty Joan Johnson at faculty@northwestern.edu.
2022-23 ALP Fellows
- Stephanie Edgerly, Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
- Sarah Lawsky, Vice Dean and Stanford Clinton Sr. and Zylpha Kilbride Clinton Research Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- Mike Mazzeo, Professor of Strategy, Kellogg School of Management
- Sandra M. Sanguino, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Education and is the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, Feinberg School of Medicine
- Regan Thomson, Professor of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts and Science
More About the Program
The Academic Leadership Program is run through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), the academic consortium of the Big Ten Conference members. For more than half a century, these world-class research institutions have advanced their academic missions, generated unique opportunities for students and faculty, and served the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs.