Women’s Leadership Program
In Fall 2023, WPI launched its inaugural Women’s Leadership Program (WLP), an in-person, seven-session program funded by the Women’s Impact Network (WIN). The program’s customized professional development curriculum is designed to provide women, women-identified, and non-binary employees with the following:
- Insights and tools necessary to deepen knowledge, skills, and abilities in evolving leaders;
- Valuable networking opportunities through course participation and post-program convenings; and,
- A supportive community to work with and uplift one another.
Eligibility and Schedule
The WLP is open to faculty and staff. It will serve a diverse cohort from across a variety of departments, disciplines, and functions. To be eligible for the program, nominees must hold a supervisory and/or leadership position and aspire to a higher-level leadership position during their careers.
The first program cohort began on October 4th, 2023, and ran through March 13th, 2024. The FY25 schedule will run on the same timeline, as posted below.
Our Funding Partner
| Session: Topic | Date | Presenter(s) |
| Session 1: Introduction: Opening/Welcoming | 10/2/2024 | |
| Session 2: Change Management | 10/23/2024 | Susan Roberts & Jessica Sabourin |
| Session 3: Building Organizational Learning Cultures | 11/6/2024 | Sarah Stanlick |
| Session 4: Understanding Institutional and Industry Trends | 12/4/2024 | Debra Boucher & Paula Fitzpatrick |
| Session 5: The Art of Communication | 1/22/2025 | Theona Scola & Karen Oates |
| Session 6: Inclusive and Equity-Minded Leadership | 2/12/2025 | Lauren Turner & Bwann Kellie Gwann |
| Session 7: Closing Celebration: Action Plans & Next Steps | 3/12/2025 |
Nominations
Program cohorts are established via a two-phase process of nominations and applications. Employees are invited to nominate themselves or colleagues. Nominations can be submitted using this online form.
A selection committee reviews nominations that have been submitted and notifies nominees on a rolling basis if they are invited to apply to the program.
Please note that space in program cohorts is limited; therefore, employees are encouraged to submit nominations as soon as possible. Nominations are due no later than EOD August 26th.
Applications
If invited to apply following their nomination, candidates will receive a link to the application form. After an applicant submits their form, the selection committee will review it and notify them of their status in this year’s program no later than the last week of September.
Questions? Feedback?
For questions or more information about the program, contact Talent & Inclusion (508-831-6783), Learning & Development (Learning@wpi.edu), or any of WLP Planning Committee Members: Christopher Benoit, Debra Boucher, James De León, Paula Fitzpatrick, Bwann Kellie Gwann, Karen Oates, Ellen Piccioli, Sue Roberts, Jessica Sabourin, Theona Scola, Sarah Stanlick, and Lauren Turner.