Surveying the Professional Development Needs of MLA’s Mid-Level Managers
Submitted by: David Peterson
The MLA Rising Stars 25-26 cohort invites you to participate in a research study about the professional development needs of mid-level managers in MLA. The goal of this research study is to survey MLA members about their professional development needs and satisfaction with existing professional development offerings to make recommendations for enhancing MLA’s educational opportunities.
Participation in this study is voluntary. If you are eligible and decide to participate, you will be asked to complete a survey regarding professional development needs for mid-level managers and whether the current leadership educational opportunities meet those needs. It will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. The survey is open February 2-20, 2026.
Eligibility: The survey is open to individuals who are MLA members who self-identify as a mid-level manager. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact David Petersen at dpetersen@utmck.edu.
This study is being conducted by the 2025-2026 MLA Rising Stars: David Petersen (University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Knoxville (UTHSC COM-Knoxville), Renée A. Rau (University of Southern California, USC), Jessica Sender (Michigan State University, MSU), and Valerie Vera (University of South Carolina, USC).