Application Form

Aurora Leadership Development Programme 2017

University College Dublin

Please complete the following information regarding your Application

Name of Applicant (individual intending to participate on Aurora Programme)

School/Unit/Research Centre of Applicant

Email address of Applicant

Date of commencement of employment in UCD

Present position/grade and title of Applicant

Remaining time on contract (if applicable)

Personal Statement

  • Please use the space below to complete your personal statement indicating ‘Why you believe that you demonstrate the leadership potential to participate in Aurora; what you want to achieve from participation at this stage of your career and how the programme is a good fit for your developmental needs within the context of your particular School/Unit in UCD.

No more than 800 words

I confirm that I am available for all external full day Workshop Dates for the Leadership Foundation Aurora Dublin Programme:Y/N

Identity Impact & VoiceThurs 30 Nov 2017

Power & PoliticsThurs 25 Jan 2018

Action Learning Thurs 22 Feb 2018

Core Leadership SkillsThurs 15March 2018

Adaptive Leadership SkillsThurs 12 April 2018

I confirm that I am available for all internalWorkshop/Meeting datesY/N.

(Please note that the following are provisional dates and may be subject to change).

  • Wednesday 1 November9:30am – 4pm (Introduction to Aurora and Mentee Training)
  • Wednesday, 7March11am – 1pm (Mid Aurora review followed by lunch)
  • Thursday ,17May11am – 1pm ( Post Programme Review followed by lunch)

I confirm that I am willing to engage in on-going mentoring as part of the Aurora programme :_____

If possible, please identify a mentor and speak with them to get agreement that they are willing to work with you. Please refer to the ‘Guidance in choosing a mentor’ document for support in doing so.

Mentor Name: ______

Mentee training will be provided as part of the programme (November 1st session) and if you prefer to wait until after that training to identify your mentor then that is also possible. However it may mean commencing Aurora without a mentor in place as you will have only a short time frame to do this post the initial event on November 1st and the official start of the Aurora Programme – November 30th .

I am waiting until after November 1st to identify mentor: ______

Aurora Applicant ______(Signature)______

(Name of Applicant, Block Capitals)

Head of School/ Unit: ______Signature______

(Name of Head of School/Unit Block Capitals)

I support and nominate the above applicant and will undertake to facilitate attendance at all Aurora Workshops and related internal events. I will also support the applicant to take leadership opportunities within the School/Unit as appropriate.

Submission of Applications

  • Please submit only the application form including a scan of the page with the relevant signatures as well as scan of the letter of support from your Head of School/Head of Unit.
  • All applications are to be submitted electronically by noon on Monday, 2 October.
  • Please see the table below indicating where your application should be emailed to. It is your responsibility to ensure that your application has been received by the correct person.

College/Unit / Finalised applications for each College/Unit to be directed by email to the following: / Places available
per College/Unit
College of Arts & Humanities /
Cc:
Cc: / 2
College of Law & Social Sciences /
Cc:
Cc: / 2
College of Health & Agricultural Sciences /
Cc:
Cc:
(School of Medicine, School of Nursing Midwifery & Health Systems, SBI, NVRL & MBRS)
Cc:
Cc:
(School of Agriculture & Food Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science) / 4
College of Science /
Cc:
Cc: / 2
College of Business /
Cc:
Cc: / 2
College of Engineering & Architecture /
Cc:
Cc: / 2
Office of the Registrar and VP of Academic Affairs /
Cc:
Cc: / 3
Bursars Office /VP for Finance Including: Estate Services; Student Centre Services & Sport Facilities; Finance; Procurement; Legal; SIRC /
Cc:
Cc: / 1
Research & Innovation /
Cc:
Cc: / 1
Human Resources /
Cc:
Cc: / 1
Office for Health Affairs /
Cc:
Cc: / 1
Global Engagement
University Relations
President's office
Development Office
Total / 21

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