Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program for Assistant/Associate Deans and Department Chairs Aspiring for Future Deanship
The ADEA Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program offers a three-day, tuition-free leadership development experience for mid-career U.S. dental faculty aspiring to higher education leadership roles.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (application open) | September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 10 tuition-free spots for a 3-day in-person leadership development program; travel, hotel, and some meals are not covered.
Summary: Tuition-free leadership program for mid-career U.S. dental faculty (assistant/associate deans or department chairs) aspiring to future deanships.
Key Information: Nomination by your dean is required; only full-time faculty with at least two years in their current leadership role are eligible.
Description
The Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program, offered through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), provides 10 tuition-free spots for a three-day, in-person leadership development experience. The program is designed to support promising mid-career dental faculty—specifically assistant or associate deans and department chairs—who aspire to future deanships or higher education leadership roles. Funded by the generosity of Dr. Rick Workman and his wife, this initiative aims to build the leadership capacity of dental educators and prepare them for advanced administrative positions in academic dentistry.
