DEAL encourages best practices and collegial development of MSU’s current and future academic leaders through highly interactive workshops that allow participants to explore a variety of substantive topics, develop personal leadership skills and direction, and create networks across disciplines and units at MSU. Session topics will be determined with input from participants.  Past topics have included leadership theories and skills, communication and conflict management, collaboration and teamwork, and fundraising and strategic budgeting, all in the specific context of MSU. In addition, DEAL helps participants develop relationships with colleagues across campus in order to become more effective campus leaders. 

DEAL 2023-2024 Cohort

AY 23-24 DEAL cohort

DEAL is designed for MSU vice presidents, deans, department/school heads or directors, assistant/associate deans, directors of research centers or academic programs, administrative managers or supervisors, and those who aspire to such levels of leadership. Each year’s cohort consists of approximately 25 participants from a wide variety of academic and administrative units. Founded in 2009 and supported by the MSU President’s Office, Provost’s Office, and Center for Faculty Excellence, DEAL now boasts over 200 alumni. 

DEAL Co-Directors

Apply Now for the Next Cohort

We are recruiting for the AY 2025 - 2026 cohort so please nominate someone who you think would benefit from participating or submit an application by filling out the forms below.

Please keep in mind that the dates for the sessions are:

  • ALL DAY Meeting: Tuesday, August 12, 9 am - 4 pm
    • ONLINE Check-in 1: 1 hour, date and time, TBD
    • ONLINE Check-in 2: 1 hour, date and time, TBD
  • ALL DAY Meeting: Monday, January 12, 9 am - 4 pm
    • ONLINE Check-in 3: 1 hour, date and time, TBD
    • ONLINE Check-in 4: 1 hour, date and time, TBD
  • ALL DAY Meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 9 am - 4 pm
Nomination form

Deadline: May 15, 2025
Application form

Deadline: May 31, 2025

 

Past Cohorts