An Overview

In 1992, the Duquesne University School of Education chartered a Leadership Institute. Similar to the now internationally recognized Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program for Educational Leaders (IDPEL) which was created out of the same innovative vision, it has as its overall goal the promotion of new interdisciplinary paradigms of leadership and leadership development that will facilitate the preparation and renewal of professionals capable of meeting the challenge of providing effective leadership for education, government, business, and other public and private enterprises in the 21st Century.

The Institute, which has already established successful partnerships locally and abroad (e.g. Oxford University in England), engages in consultation, teaching, and partnerships in order to enhance our knowledge and practice of authentic leadership. Specifically, the Institute may engage in the following activities, and others as mutually agreed upon with colleagues (individuals or organizations) who have an interest in leadership and education: Provide professional renewal programs and opportunities for interdisciplinary networking, including individual opportunities to become Institute "Fellows."

Develop consultant relationships with clients in areas of specialization, including the opportunity to establish organizational "Affiliates."

Promote technologically supported networking and mentoring opportunities.

Conduct training programs for domestic and international audiences on topics related to leadership.

Sponsor seminars, symposiums and conferences for clients, fellows and affiliates, including those tailored to collegial request, such as strategic planning and thinking, school culture assessment, team building, electronic professional portfolio development, program evaluation, leadership/followership.

Implement action research projects in areas of mutual interest to the Institute and its clients. Develop, publish and disseminate results of research and training activities.