FRYE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

"I came expecting an intense, perspective-transforming experience—that happened. I came hoping to clarify my own career aspirations—you gave me the tools to do that personal work. I came expecting to build relationships with a broad group of peers—my Frye cohort was wonderful."—Ann Crawford, Associate Director for Information Systems, University of Connecticut School of Law

"I now know what they mean by ‘life-changing' and ‘unique experience.' It really was transformative! All the speakers were very engaging; some were extremely fascinating. It certainly exceeded my expectations. I'm more aware of the higher-level issues in education, and more aware of things I can do to adjust my own perspective to benefit not just my unit, not just the library, not just my institution, but the greater good of higher education." —Lisa Kemp Jones, Director, Library Computing Services, University of California, Los Angeles

"I have learned more about being a leader within a higher ed institution. I have decided to redefine myself as a leader within my university instead of seeing myself as being the head of the library." —Robert Moropa, Director: Library Services, University of Pretoria

"I came concerned that the experience would be about me. It was immediately clear to me that the experience was about higher education. That focus offered many horizons for me, rather than simply attempting to direct me along a path." —Michael Rubesch, Executive Director of IT Systems and Operations, Purdue University

"I can't imagine a better or more pleasant way to glean so much knowledge and perspective on higher education from such a distinguished set of people. I got even more than I expected out of Frye. I expected to get a great deal of knowledge and what I'm taking away is a method. The difference is fundamental." —Jennifer Vinopal, Librarian for Digital Scholarship Initiatives, New York University

The Institute, initiated through a generous grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, is sponsored by the Council on Library and Information Resources, EDUCAUSE, and Emory University.

The Institute is named in honor of Billy E. Frye, now retired, who has served as the chancellor and provost of Emory University, a member of the board of the Council on Library and Information Resources, and a distinguished leader in higher education.