The Professional Staff Leadership Academy (PSLA) is designed to foster and sustain a culture of exceptional, dynamic, and transformational leadership at all levels of the University of Illinois System.
This program, open to academic professional and exempt civil service employees, offers:
• Dynamic speakers
• Interactive leadership activities
• 360 and Hogan assessment tools
• Book review
• Facility tours
• State legislative education
• System-wide networking
• A mentorship program
Applications for the ninth cohort of PSLA are now open. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and be available to attend all four conferences in 2027. Visit the Professional Staff Leadership Academy page for program goals, curriculum, alumni testimonials, conference dates, and application details.
Applications and the required documents are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Joy Brownridge, Associate Director, Organizational Effectiveness at joyb2@uillinois.edu or 217.300.1562.
Jami Painter
Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
System Human Resource Services
