PAL provides a framework for leadership development that starts at the personal level, increasing self-awareness to better communicate, influence and work with others; and then develops skills for leading teams and organizations.

Participants gain valuable insights into their own preferences, tendencies and behaviors as leaders by engaging a series of assessments, including a 360-degree feedback process. Cohort groups learn about the university’s academic and administrative culture and work processes through interaction with the institution’s leadership.

To qualify for the PAL program, academic and administrative leaders must meet the eligibility requirements below and be nominated by their dean or vice president.

• In good standing and working in a full-time staff position as a University of South Carolina-Columbia employee for a minimum of 6 months.
• Staff job levels Manager (M3, M4) and Director and Executive (E0, E1).
• Faculty job levels will be evaluated by the Provost’s Office for placement in ELP or PAL.
• Available to participate in 85% of the program’s sessions.
• Required: LEAD Supervisory Essentials Certificate of Completion for faculty and staff supervisors. 
• Preferred for all participants: Managing High Performing Teams and Effective Communications Certificates of Completion.

Speak with your college or division leadership if you would like to be considered for this program.

In order to receive a certificate of completion, program participants are required to attend 85% or more of the leadership sessions.

• Participants are also required to participate in peer group coaching sessions, and a project that may involve additional meeting time outside of the scheduled leadership sessions.
• A 360° feedback process is conducted which requires participants to meet with a coaching mentor from the Organizational and Professional Development Office to discuss the results. An Individual Development Plan [pdf] is created based upon the 360° feedback process and coaching conversations.

A non‐refundable fee of $750 is charged to the department if the applicant is selected to participate. This fee is used solely to cover Pipeline for Academy Leaders Program expenses including speaker fees, training materials, assessments and other costs.

Attendance Requirement: at least 85% session attendance is required for successful PAL completion. Please apply another year if you cannot commit to the dates below.

All sessions will be held in-person at 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101 unless otherwise noted. Sessions will not be streamed nor recorded for off-site/remote viewing.

Sessions will start at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm except for session 3 which will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.  

View the PAL participant brochure for more information. 

Contact Kim Pruitt, Director of Organizational and Professional Development within the Division of Human Resources, at 803-777-3529 or kpruitt2@mailbox.sc.edu for additional information regarding PAL.

ELP provides a framework for leadership development that starts at the personal level, increasing self-awareness to better communicate, influence and work with others; and then develops skills for leading teams, projects and change.

Participants gain valuable insights into their own preferences, tendencies and behaviors as leaders by engaging in a series of assessments, including a 360-degree feedback process. Cohort groups learn about the university’s academic and administrative culture and work processes through interaction with the institution’s leadership. Participants create a development plan and review their progress to ensure they are closing skill and behavior gaps necessary for their career advancement.

To participate in this program, the qualified employee must be:

• In good standing and working in a full-time staff position as a University of South Carolina-Columbia employee for a minimum of 6 months.
• Staff job levels Professional (P3-P4) and Manager (M0, M1, M2).
• Faculty job levels will be evaluated by the Provost’s Office for placement in ELP or PAL.
• Available to participate in 85% of the program’s sessions.
• Required:  LEAD Supervisory Essentials Certificate of Completion for faculty and staff supervisors. 
• Preferred for all participants: Managing High Performing Teams and Effective Communications Certificates of Completion.

Speak with your college or division leadership if you would like to be considered for this program.

Program sessions build on content knowledge.

• Program participants are required to attend at least 85% or more of the leadership sessions that run from September to April to receive a certificate of completion.
• Participants are also required to participate in peer group coaching sessions and a project that may involve additional time outside of the scheduled leadership sessions.
• Participants will also participate in a 360° feedback process that includes an individual coaching session to create a personal SWOT and an Individual Development Plan based upon the 360° feedback process, other program assessment results and ongoing coaching conversations.

A non‐refundable fee of $650 is charged to the department if the applicant is selected to participate. This fee is used solely to cover ELP expenses including speaker fees, training materials, assessments and other costs.

Attendance Requirement: at least 85% session attendance is required for successful ELP completion. Please apply another year if you cannot commit to the dates below.

All sessions will be held in-person at 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101 unless otherwise noted. Sessions will not be streamed nor recorded for off-site/remote viewing.

View the ELP Program Brochure for more information. 

Contact Kim Pruitt, Director of Organizational and Professional Development within the Division of Human Resources, at 803-777-3529 or kpruitt2@mailbox.sc.edu for additional information regarding ELP.