Southeastern Leadership Academy (SELA)
Interactive instruction from top law enforcement personnel is just part of the five-week Southeastern Leadership Academy, formerly the Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy. Each week will focus on themed lessons: Foundations of Leadership/Leading Others, Leadership Skills, Building External Relationships, Employee/Internal Matters, and Critical Issues. The academy, which is targeted toward middle management, will challenge participants to develop their leadership styles to become more effective and progressive leaders.
The SELA program is limited to mid-management personnel. All candidates are closely screened and must be prepared to complete university-level coursework.
This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, and is supported by Award # 2020-MU-BX-0051 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, USDOJ.
Upcoming Dates
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week One | July 14-18, 2025 | July 13-17, 2026 | July 12-16, 2027 |
| Week Two | July 21-25, 2025 | July 20-24, 2026 | July 19-23, 2027 |
| Week Three | August 11-15, 2025 | August 10-14, 2026 | August 9-13, 2027 |
| Week Four | September 15-19, 2025 | September 14-18, 2026 | September 13-17, 2027 |
| Week Five | October 20-24, 2025 | October 19-23, 2026 | October 18-22, 2027 |
Course Fee
$3500 (includes housing)
$2500 commuter (no housing – those within a 50 mile radius of Chattanooga)
This fee includes housing while in Chattanooga, all course materials, and campus parking. Meals are not included.
Additional Fees
9 hours of undergraduate credit are available from the University of Tennessee at Martin for an additional fee.
For more information:
contact Jeff Lindsey at jeff.lindsey@tennessee.edu or Dereck Stewart at dereck.stewart@tenessee.edu
Download the application here.
