Leaders of Excellence And Distinction (LEAD)
Welcome to UCR LEAD
Boost your professional skills and career trajectory with UCR Leaders of Excellence And Distinction (LEAD)!
As a UCR staff member, you're invited to take part in FREE events, workshops, certificate programs, and leadership opportunities throughout the year. You'll be inspired by the insights and skills shared by campus leaders and industry influencers. You'll also build your network, meeting other UCR staff members from a broad range of units across campus.
Get involved with UCR LEAD today! Check out our upcoming events and signature LEADERS of Excellence and Distinction Certificate Program. Then connect with us via our mailing list and social media platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
History of Lead
For many years, UCR had a dynamic workgroup known as Senior Administrative Managers (SAM). Members met quarterly to discuss campus administrative processes, make recommendations to campus administrators, and partner with units to sponsor professional training and development activities campus-wide. SAM also hosted forums with topic-based speakers and trainers.
While SAM completed many significant milestones, participation diminished overtime. However, several SAM members recognized the value brought by the group and were committed to re-establishing the group in support of current and future leaders at UCR. SAM was eventually reconstituted as LEAD under the former Vice Chancellor for Business and Administrative Services.
LEAD maintains a strong focus on professional development for campus staff, partnering closely with Office of Employee and Organizational Development within Human Resources in the development and delivery of courses such as Collaborative Leadership and Change Management. LEAD also collaborates with other staff development groups campus, such as Staff Assembly and Academic Management Professionals.