WKU News Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 AASCU created the leadership development program in 2015 to prepare early- to mid-career academic and administrative staff to advance to administrative roles with greater responsibility and oversight. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 ELP will be held virtually. It will feature one faculty-led webinar per month from April to November and include smaller group sessions for reflection, networking and case studies. “I am excited to join this program because it presents a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned experts in various fields of higher education and then use these lessons to advance WKU’s mission,” Dumancic said. “I am also eager to learn from this year’s cohort since the range of experiences and expertise is as deep as it is varied.”