February 20-21, 2025
Washington, D.C.
Location TBA
Event Contact
Janine Myzska
jmyzska@cra.org
Event Type
Event Category
Unlock Your Potential as an Academic Leader
The 2025 CRA Leadership Academy is designed to cultivate and inspire future leaders in computing and computing research. This in-person workshop will be held on February 20-21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and is geared towards recently promoted or soon-to-be-promoted full professors.
Participants will explore key leadership skills, from building effective teams to understanding university budget models and navigating challenging situations. Following the in-person workshop, participants will join virtual cohort meetings to continue connecting, learning, and growing with peers. Limited scholarships are available for attendees whose institutions cannot provide funding for travel.
Key Details:
- Dates: February 20-21, 2025
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Program Duration: Starts at 10:00 am on February 20, ends at noon on February 21
- Virtual Cohort Meetings: Dates to follow in spring 2025
- Deadline for Nominations: December 6, 2024
For questions, contact Janine Myszka at jmyszka@cra.org.
The agenda for the 2025 CRA Leadership Academy is currently in development and will be shared soon.
Participants can expect sessions covering key topics such as leadership skills, managing academic budgets, team-building, and conflict resolution, with interactive scenarios and networking opportunities throughout the workshop.
Please check back for updates.
2025 CRA Leadership Academy Program Committee
The CRA Leadership Academy is organized by an esteemed group of academic leaders in computing:
- Bruce Childers, University of Pittsburgh
- Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College
- Jim Kurose, The University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Dennis Livesay (co-chair), Michigan Technological University
- Stephanie Ludi, University of North Texas
- Dimitrios Nikolopoulos, Virginia Tech
- Manuel Pérez Quiñones (co-chair), University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Rachel Pottinger, The University of British Columbia
This program committee brings a wealth of experience in computing and academic leadership to guide participants in developing essential leadership skills.
Eligibility and Nominations
The CRA Leadership Academy is open to individuals who are approaching promotion to full professor or have recently been promoted at a North American university that is a CRA member. Self-nominations are encouraged.
To participate in the 2025 CRA Leadership Academy, nominees must:
- Commit to attending the full workshop and follow-up virtual cohort meetings
- Be prepared to cover travel, hotel expenses, and a registration fee (scholarships are available for those in need of financial support)
Nomination Deadline: December 6, 2024
Nomination Form Coming Soon!
For any questions about eligibility or the nomination process, please contact Janine Myszka at jmyszka@cra.org.
Resources for Participants
Participants will receive advance reading materials upon acceptance to the academy, designed to prepare them for active participation in discussions and exercises.
Following the in-person workshop, CRA will host a few one-hour virtual cohort meetings to help participants continue connecting and applying their skills. Dates and materials for these virtual meetings will be provided post-workshop.
For additional information and resources on CRA leadership development, visit the CRA Leadership Academy archives, including the 2023 CRA Leadership Academy webpage.
