University Affiliates Program

Established in 1999, this program provides Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native American professional staff with opportunities to broaden their management experiences and to study critical issues in higher education.  Selected participants will be involved in a professional development program that includes seminars, lectures, case studies and discussions.

The Affiliates will receive a thorough orientation to various vice presidential areas, schools and departments throughout the University.  These experiences will be complemented by a mentoring program where Affiliates will study and observe leadership in action and gain heightened awareness about strategic issues affecting higher education.  This intern-type experience, which combines observation and active participation, will be related to career objectives.

The Affiliates Program is designed to enable members of underrepresented groups to enrich their professional skills and increase their potential for upward mobility.  This program was designed by Boston College’s Office of Affirmative Action (now OID), Office of AHANA Student Programs and the Irish Institute, and is administered by the Department of Human Resources/Office for Institutional Diversity (OID).

Purpose
The Boston College University Affiliates Program strives to better prepare AHANA staff members for potential opportunities in executive, administrative and managerial positions at the University. It is designed to:

• Offer incumbent employees, interested in careers in higher education, opportunities to broaden their professional experiences and deepen their knowledge about other areas of the University.
  
• Provide professional employees with opportunities to strengthen their viability for promotion at the University.
  
• Support the development of employees by facilitating mentoring relationships, offering a series of educational seminars and structuring networking opportunities.

Eligibility
Eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to, a bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of professional (or equivalent) work experience; and the support of the applicant’s University department.

Application Process
All applicants must submit a one-page resume, a letter of application (which includes a statement of purpose and an elaboration of career objectives) and one letter of recommendation from their vice presidential area.  The Affiliates Program will be uniquely tailored to meet the individual needs and aspirations of selected Affiliates, therefore candidates are advised to take great care in the presentation of their application.  A firm commitment to attend all sessions is required.  Completed applications must be received by October 9, 2009 and sent to:

 The University Affiliates Program
Office for Institutional Diversity
330B More Hall
Attention: Sidney W. Holloway

For more information
telephone: (617) 552-8730
e-mail: hollowas@bc.edu

The monthly seminars offered by the Affiliates Program incorporate a range of active-learning techniques (case studies, simulations, problem-solving workshops, lectures, and discussions) and address critical themes in higher education administration such as leadership and institutional change; strategic management and planning; financial management; academic and student affairs; human resources management; information technology; communications strategies; executive coaching; and personal and interpersonal dimensions of administration.

Calendar of Activities 2009 - 2010

• September 2009
  Nominations and applications for the University Affiliates Program are sought.
• October 9, 2009
  Deadline for applications.
• October 23, 2009
  Announcement of Affiliates and the mentoring selection process begins.
• November 5, 2009
  Orientation for Affiliates and mentors.
• November 2009 - June 2010
  The professional development program and the mentoring experience are ongoing.
• June 2010
  Closing ceremony for Affiliates and guests