The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute
Exemplary Leadership
Creating a learning environment. Building collaborative partnerships. Strengthening commitment to results. Envisioning a brighter future.
The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute promotes the development of current and emerging leaders in academic institutions; other public, private and nonprofit organizations; and communities.
Consistent with the mission of Virginia Commonwealth University, the Institute is committed to identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders through leadership training and public policy research.
Announcements
Virginia’s top public service leadership program continues a tradition of excellence and problem-solving. Read about the Spring 2024 graduating Virginia Executive Institute (VEI) class and their accomplishments this session. Read the article here.
Fighting First: Challenging and changing the Commonwealth at the VEI. As part of the culminating activity for the Virginia Executive Institute (VEI), a group of executives has helped to impact the law in the Commonwealth. Four VEI participants' ideas have resulted in Virginia House Bill 342, which now provides guidelines for state agencies. Read the article here: Fighting First: Challenging and changing the Commonwealth at the VEI.
The VCU L. Douglas Wilder School Centers and Institutes Join Forces. Read the press release here: PRESS RELEASE 12.12.2023- The VCU L. Douglas Wilder School Centers and Institute
Programs
VCU Leadership
The VCU Leadership Development Program is a 10-month program designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and experience of current and emerging leaders who represent the academic and administrative units of the university and the VCU Health System.
HIGHER Ground
The HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program is a five-month experience for current and emerging women leaders who are committed to investing in themselves and their organizations.
MPLI
The Minority Political Leadership Institute is an intensive, eight-month experience designed to promote leadership development for individuals interested in issues important to minority communities, including community economics, political climate, civic engagement and racial equity.
It is important to have a strong knowledge base of one's subject and a willingness to share that knowledge with others."