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Who is the faculty?
The principal consultant for EHSteele Consulting, Eileen Steele holds degrees from Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin. An experienced educator, she taught and led programs for the Lafayette School Corporation from 1971 through 1994. Since 1985, Eileen has operated as a private educational consultant focused on supporting technology integration, and leadership and training development nationally for schools, business and industry.

 

When does the class meet?

This six-seminar program is conducted over a two-month period with three sets of two consecutive, all-day sessions devoted to in-class participation. Each class day is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online discussions as well as homework and a work-related project are implemented during the months between the two-day sessions. (See the schedule for the next available class.)

 

Where does the class meet?

Classes are held on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette.

 

What is the class size?

A minimum of 10 students is required to offer the course. Class size is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.

 

What is expected of the employer and the participant?

Participant Commitment

  • Attend all six seminar sessions.
  • Fully participate in all assignments, class discussions and activities.
  • Engage in and contribute to online discussions.
  • Employer Commitment
  • Support and monitor a leadership project implemented by the employee.
  • Ensure access to e-mail.
  • Determine desired measurements of participant progress.
  • Provide feedback to the employee and the academy faculty.
  • Staff Commitment
  • Protect individual and company integrity.
  • Deliver a quality product.

How much does the program cost?

Tuition is $2,000 per participant. This fee includes class session meals and refreshments, all materials, class instruction, faculty consultation opportunities and access to the faculty library throughout the program, unlimited access to the academy participant Web site, graduation recognition and inclusion in all Leadership Lafayette continuing education activities and communications.
Any participant withdrawing less than two weeks prior to the start of the academy will be required to pay a withdrawal fee of $150 to cover costs already incurred by Leadership Lafayette in preparation for his/her participation in the academy. Once a participant has attended any portion of the program, no tuition will be refunded.

 

How do I enroll?

Contact the Leadership Lafayette office at (765) 269-5861 or by e-mail, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive an enrollment form. Please send the completed form to the Leadership Lafayette office by the registration date imprinted on the form.

The employer must sign this form acknowledging and approving both the employee's time commitment and the tuition commitment.