Carnegie Mellon Leadership Academy

Carnegie Mellon is one of the world’s leading research universities. Our interdisciplinary, diverse and entrepreneurial culture creates a dynamic and exciting organization dedicated to excellence.  The university’s leadership emphasizes the professional development of our staff and faculty as the foundation of our ability to grow in our regional and international impact. 

The Carnegie Mellon Leadership Academy, a joint effort of Human Resources and the Tepper School of Business Executive Education Center, aims to prepare our talented and dedicated staff to take on positions of senior leadership to effectively guide the university into the future.

Over the course of a year, the CMLA will provide an intensive professional development program that combines:

• classroom instruction
• self-assessment and development
• a strategic team project

The pilot year of the Academy is intended for:

• staff in grades 61–65 (formerly known as 10–12)
• staff who have demonstrated exceptional potential and commitment to the university

We hope to expand the program to additional position levels in the future. 
 
 

“As Carnegie Mellon looks to its future growth and development, both in Pittsburgh and around the world, it is important that especially talented staff be given the tools and training to prepare them for new levels of responsibility and leadership. I am very pleased to announce a brand new initiative designed to meet this need—the Carnegie Mellon Leadership Academy.” –Carnegie Mellon President Jared Cohon