This calendar provides information on upcoming and recent panels, workshops and presentations hosted by RCLA at NYU Wagner. Links to programs and other detailed information about presenters are provided where available.
Recent Events
July 10-23, 2011
Are you are committed to making changes in your community and finding new ways to approach tough social issues? Have you taken on leadership roles in your university and want to build your skills to effectively spearhead projects, lead teams and have a lasting impact?
The Global Social Change Leadership Institute offers an opportunity for university students and recent college graduates to strengthen their leadership ability and skills, learn about cutting-edge research on leadership and social change, and see firsthand what makes organizations at the forefront of advancing social justice successful.
You will emerge with a plan for taking action in your own school or community, a network of other committed advocates to call on, and incredible experiences of the dynamic and diverse arts, culture, food and history for which New York City is famous.
Co-sponsored by RCLA and the National Urban Fellows
Thursday, April 28, 8:00am-10:30am
NYU Kimmel Center, 9th Floor, 60 Washington Square South, New York City
Though growing in population, people of color remain underrepresented in public service leadership, an issue that can and must be resolved if we are to effectively change our nation’s most pressing social issues—from education to health, environment and justice. Our country is now composed of one-third, or 34 percent, people of color—a population that the US Census estimates will grow to 54 percent by 2042.
However, only 16 percent of federal government leadership positions are held by people of color, and on the state level, only 15 percent of statewide elective executive positions are held by people of color. Moreover, only 18 percent of nonprofit leadership positions are filled by people of color, and only 17 percent of foundation executives are people of color.
When current disparities in public service leadership are addressed, the public service sector will have greater ability and appeal to people of color with the leadership skills to solve social policy dilemmas. The participation of people of color and the infusion of diverse voices and experiences into decision-making processes ensure a sense of cultural competency and effectiveness within policy-based solutions to social issues.
This dialogue focused on diverse leadership in public service. At the event, we released two new reports, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion: Insights from Scholarship and Advancing Diversity in Public Service: A Review of Leadership Development Programs in the US.
The event also marked the announcement of NUF's new Public Service Leadership Diversity Initiative, a nationwide campaign for an inclusive paradigm of public service leadership.
with Dr. Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida
March 22, 2011, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
NYU Wagner, 295 Lafayette St., 2nd floor, Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue
Teamwork has become an obsession in many industries and organizations. But, what do we know about teamwork, team leaders and team effectiveness after decades of research?
At this event, Dr. Eduardo Salas, the University Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology at the University of Central Florida, highlighted what research shows about the science and practice of teamwork and team leadership.
In addition to his roles as University Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology, Eduardo Salas also holds an appointment as Program Director for Human Systems Integration Research Department at UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training.
This event was part of the Research Center for Leadership in Action’s "Vanguard of Leadership: New Directions in Theory and Practice" event series featuring the work of leading practitioners and scholars who are breaking new ground in advancing understanding of public service leadership in today’s interconnected global era.
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