(PHOENIX, Ariz., April 22, 2005) - Tresa Miller, academic advisor at Phoenix College has been chosen to participate in the National Institute for Leadership Development, LEADERS program, an international program for administrators and faculty in higher education.

This year-long program, designed to enhance the skills participants need to assume major decision making roles in their institutions, includes institutional practice in supervisory and human relations skills, planning and budgeting, and organizational transformation as well as discussions with national experts on the issues confronting higher education during the next decade.

During the program, Tresa Miller will be mentored by Liz Ligon, Phoenix College Health Enhancement Department Chair. This partnership will allow Tresa to work on projects that will aid the institution and foster individual professional growth.

LEADERS participants are chosen for their professional abilities, their interests in advancement in higher education, and the quality of their proposed projects.

The National Institute for Leadership Development is internationally recognized by colleges, universities and businesses for its visionary, holistic programs that produce leaders who effectively challenge assumptions, eliminate barriers and create new pathways to successful solutions.

Tresa Miller has been with Phoenix College since 1986, serving in various employment capacities, currently as academic advisor. Tresa has received her bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in organizational management while working full time.

She is currently involved in promoting and marketing service excellence initiatives to the Phoenix College campus along with her responsibilities as academic advisor.

Tresa is an entrepreneur at heart. She is very proud of an investment club she started in 1996. The club started with 20 women investors working towards educating themselves in making sound stock investments. Tresa is also an avid golfer and reader.

She has two daughters and lives in Glendale with her husband of 36 years.

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