Department Executive Officers Program

Department Executive Officers Program

Overview

Each year approximately 65 new department executive officers across the Big Ten Academic Alliance universities participate in a unique leadership development program. This is a hybrid program with three online synchronous sessions and one in-person workshop. Topics range from conflict resolution and mentoring to faculty development, performance reviews, and group problem-solving.

Who Should Attend

Participants are selected by their respective universities. In order to be considered, participants must attend all virtual events and the three-day workshop at the Big Ten Conference Center. 

Contact the appropriate DEO Liaison for more information about participating in the DEO Program.

Next Year's Program Dates

Welcome SessionVirtualOctober 8, 2026
Critical Friends Session AVirtualOctober 15, 2026
Critical Friends Session BVirtualOctober 29, 2026
Critical Friends Session CVirtualNovember 5, 2026
WorkshopBig Ten Conference Center (Rosemont, IL)November 11-13, 2026