U-T Tyler Administrator Picked for National Program

TYLER — The vice president for administration and government relations at The University of Texas at Tyler, Dr. Howard Patterson, will participate in a national leadershipdevelopment program. Patterson is one of 20 senior-level administrators in higher education nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic LeadershipInstitute to participate in a yearlong Executive Leadership Academy. Individuals chosen for the program are experienced vice presidents or cabinet officers in higher education who aspire to gain a more in-depth understanding of the administration of higher education institutions at independent colleges or universities. The academy’s purpose is to help prepare CAOs to serve as effective college leaders and presidents.

“Dr. Patterson is a model candidate for this leadership program. He has had a very impactful career at UT Tyler, having been involved in nearly every aspect of campus administration,” said UT Tyler President Rodney Mabry. “Dr. Patterson and the university will benefit from his participation in the Executive Leadership Academy.”

As a participant, Patterson will attend two seminars and ongoing webinars, participate in a mentoring program, develop experiential learning projects focused on specific areas of higher education administration responsibility and complete a series of readings and case studies.