Nineteen senior-level employees at Albany State University (ASU) have been selected as part of the inaugural class of the ASU Leadership Development Institute. The institute is a Presidential Initiative that is part of ASU’s strategic plan for leadership and employee engagement.

“Leadership and employee development are integral to our institution’s current and long-term success. This important investment in our employees will equip them with the necessary tools to expand and transform their leadership skills,” said President Fedrick. “The focus on transformative leadership will ultimately help ASU to achieve our goal of enhancing the student’s learning experience in alignment with ASU’s strategic plan.”

President Fedrick has arranged for the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to create and provide leadership training and development for faculty and staff at the university.

The training program will occur from January to August 2024. The ASU Leadership Development Institute is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of leadership topics such as achieving and maintaining self-awareness, building trust, personal accountability, communication and collaboration, coaching and team development, and conflict management. 

Members of the class are as follows:

1. Lakesia Barge
2. Dr. Julie Francis-Pettway
3. Frank Malinowski
4. Dr. Jason Armstrong
5. Nicola “Simone” Bradley
6. Dedra Williams
7. Kristine Jones
8. Rachel Lawrence
9. Samala Carrington
10. Sondra Aikens
11. Dr. Raven Payne
12. Dr. Vicki Phillips
13. Dr. Tiffany Pogue
14. Carrie Wilder
15. Sarah Rogers
16. Marcia Poulos
17. Dan Land
18. Dr. Devi Akella
19. Shaquana Miller