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 Senior Director for Faculty Joan Johnson at faculty@northwestern.edu.
2025-26 ALP Fellows
- Jacqueline Babb, Senior Lecturer, Integrated Marketing Communications, Medill
- Jennifer Cole, Professor, Linguistics, and Associate Dean for Faculty, WCAS
- Ryan Dohoney, Professor, Musicology and DGS, Bienen
- Rebecca Zorach, Professor, Art History, WCAS and President-elect, Faculty Senate
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.