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H.I.T. Program

H.I.T. Program

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H.I.T. Program stands for High Potential University Leaders Identity & Skills Training Program - Inclusive Leadership In Academia. After four successful editions, the program is established in the Center for Higher Education and Science Studies (CHESS) at the University of Zurich.

The H.I.T. Program is a leadership program open to women professors from all Swiss universities.

It goes beyond enhancing leadership skills and facilitating peer exchanges by providing a collaborative setting for participants to navigate the challenges of traditional organizational structures and drive transformative change, fostering an inclusive academic culture.

The program is held annually, with events hosted at various locations throughout Switzerland.

Key Components

  • Leadership Training: Engaging workshops with academic leadership experts, designed to enhance leadership skills.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with inspiring alumnae, role models, change agents, and peers from other universities and national academic bodies.

  • Academic Leadership Circles: Collaborative small-group sessions focused on shared experiences and growth.

  • Personalized Coaching: One-on-one sessions with professional coaches to support individual leadership journeys.

 

H.I.T. Program 2025

March-November 2025, in Zurich, Neuchâtel, Bern and onlineFlyer (PDF, 765 KB)

The edition 2025 comprises 8 days of activities, including tailored leadership training, professional networking, individual coaching with professional coaches, and collaborative peers-group sessions focused on shared experiences and growth.

  • 2-day module in Zurich: 10-11 March 2025

  • 3-day module in Neuchâtel: 16-18 June 2025

  • 2-day module in Bern: 1-2 September 2025

  • Online sessions (afternoon): 21 March, 5 May, and 10 November 2025

  • Two individual coaching sessions: In-person and/or online (upon agreement)

Twenty-five places are available for female professors from cantonal universities, ETHZ and EPFL, who are interested in academic leadership positions at institutional level.

Seize the opportunity to become part of a dynamic community of women professors and academic leaders!

Link to Online Application (open from 15 November to 13 December 2024)

If there are more applications than available places, a selection process will be conducted. Among the selection criteria are the academic profile and leadership experience, the motivation to assume leadership roles at  institutional level, the scarcity of women leaders in specific domains, and the need for greater visibility of female leaders within the faculty, department, or school.

For the  selected applicants, the participation fee of 7,500 CHF is covered by their institutions. The fee is all-inclusive and covers all course materials and program activities, including accommodation and social events packages: lunches, coffee breaks, and networking dinners. Travel expenses are to be covered by the participants.

Practical information

  • For the 2-day events in Zurich and Bern, the program starts on the first day at 9:45 AM and concludes on the second day at 4:45 PM.

  • For the 3-day leadership retreat in Neuchâtel, the program starts on the first day at 9:45 AM and concludes on the third day at 4:45 PM.

  • Individual coaching: participants in the program choose their coach from a pool of professional coaches, who are H.I.T. Program collaborators. The two coaching sessions can be scheduled in-person or online from March to November 2025.

  • H.I.T. Program Certificate: to receive a certificate, participants must attend at least 80% of the program activities.

 

Weiterführende Informationen

Contact

Dr. Mihaela Falub
H.I.T. Program Manager

Email
 

CHESS

Center for Higher Education and Science Studies