ALP-RBHS FAQs

ALP-RH is a leadership development program designed for Rutgers Health faculty administrators with less than two years of experience in the role, or established faculty administrators seeking to enhance their personal leadership capacity. The program focuses on addressing the challenges and opportunities that are unique to academic health centers.

The RLA is a leadership development program designed for mid-career faculty and staff (individuals with approximately 7 years of professional experience) from across the University with an interest in learning more about the core concepts and competencies associated with leadership in higher education. (See RLA FAQ’s for detailed information about the RLA program).

The program is designed for Rutgers Health faculty administrators (e.g., chairs, vice chairs, associate/assistant deans, institute and program directors, etc.) with less than two years of experience in the role, or established faculty administrators seeking to enhance their personal leadership capacity. The nominee should be one who has potential for increased leadership responsibility and achievement within academic health.

• Newly appointed faculty administrator (e.g., Chair, Chief, Associate Dean, Director, etc.) with less than two years of experience in the role OR a Faculty Administrator seeking to enhance their leadership capacity. Priority will be given to newly appointed Chairs. 
• Individuals who are committed to preparing for and attending all required sessions, including the two-day offsite on February 26-27, 2025 in Spring Lake, NJ.  
• Individuals who are motivated to strengthen their leadership competencies and to make a positive impact on one’s unit, department, school, and RH more broadly. 
• Nominees should be enthusiastic about the concept and purposes of the ALP-RH and willing to provide constructive feedback to help refine the program. 

Consider asking a senior leader to submit a nomination for you to the Rutgers Leadership Academy.

We may reserve a minimum of one seat in each cohort for a highly qualified staff candidate who works in a related area of faculty focus. Nominated staff administrators will be reviewed by the committee alongside all other candidates. However, please note the targeted audience for the ALP-RH program are faculty administrators.

Approximately 25 individuals will be selected for participation in any given year.

Nominations for participation in ALP-RH can be submitted by deans, directors, chairs, or other senior administrative leaders who see potential for greater leadership in the nominee. Senior leaders may nominate more than one individual. Once nominated, the faculty administrator will need to complete the online form to be considered.

Yes. Individuals who meet the criteria outlined above may also self-nominate. If selected to participate in the program, one’s Dean will first need to approve participation in the program.

Yes. Prospective ALP-RH fellows can be nominated more than once. If eligible, applicants will be invited to submit updated application materials.

The redesigned program includes 2-3 virtual sessions in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, along with an interactive two-day offsite program retreat to be held in February 2025, which will give participants the opportunity to meet and interact with Rutgers Health senior leadership and members of the ALP-RH cohort.  

Fellows are expected to attend all in-person sessions. However, we recognize there may be circumstances that may affect a Fellow’s ability to attend all classes and meetings. Fellows should not miss more than one or two sessions during the year-long program.

No funding and/or release time will be provided for ALP-RH Fellows.

For the 2024-2025 cohort, the call for nominations was announced in July and decisions were made in August, 2024.

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