Faculty Leadership Institute

The Faculty Leadership Institute (FLI) was created at the request of UW President Seidel as part of a request for proposals (RFP) in conjunction with the Presidential Fellowship Program. The goal of the FLI is to develop faculty leadership skills and prepare participants for roles in university administration. Dr. Gabel Taggart was selected as Presidential Fellow along with Dr. Barbara Hickman as Presidential Fellow Collaborator to develop the 2025–26 FLI. With consultation from Dr. Chase Thiel, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Dave Bagley, and Leadership Wyoming, they designed a program focused on building both general leadership skills and skills specific to leading universities. The FLI aligns with UW's strategic plan by building opportunity ladders,  and rewarding and retaining excellent faculty.

FLI Areas of Focus:

Leading the Self

oDeveloping Leadership Style

oSelf-care, Burnout, and Rejuvenation

oEthics of Leadership

Leading People

oConflict and Negotiation

oChange Management and Performance Management

Strategic Leadership

oThe Legal Landscape of Higher Education

oFinancial Management and Budgeting

oMission/Vision/Goals, Program Development and Evaluation

External Stakeholder Management

oFundraising, Alumni Relations, and Navigating Politics

oNational Policy and Research Agencies, Talking to the Press