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Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research
NC Community College Leadership Program

Before applying, please review the following:

NCCCLP Cohort Application

2024-2025 Program Information Packet

Review the “2024-2025 Program Information Packet” to help you understand more of the program’s purpose, outcomes, and other important information.

Retreat Calendar

Review the “Retreat Calendar” so that you can plan to attend all the program sessions.

Program Outcomes:

The NCCCLP develops community college leaders who connect, care, and collaborate. Participants develop and enhance essential skills to support their current and future leadership roles in the North Carolina Community College System. The Leadership Program provides networking opportunities for participants to discover and apply best practices for current community college needs.

  • Verify that you will be able to attend the four retreats and one webinar. Much of our work is done in teams and your punctual presence is highly valued and needed by your team members.
  • The retreats are three day, two night events and most of the hours are filled with important learning experiences. Plan accordingly to be able to participate in all activities.
  • Hotel reservations for the two Raleigh retreats in December and February will be made on your behalf at Home2Suites by Hilton Raleigh State Arena, and the associated lodging costs are included in your cohort fees. 
  • A block of hotel rooms for the March and April retreats in Charlotte have been established. Please use this link to reserve your room for March. Please use this link to reserve your room for April. Additionally, please make arrangements with your community college for lodging payment. 
  • While there is scheduled time for teams to work together during the retreats, a lot of work is completed on your own time. Be prepared to communicate and work with your team members between retreats. Technology-based components are integrated in the program’s structure. Participants must have access to a computer and Wi-Fi.
  • Self-study is a critical part of your leadership learning experience. Homework is assigned and should be completed on time.
  • Realize that, if you are selected to participate, your learning will be rewarded by your hard work and commitment to the program.
  • Tuition is $1200. The fee covers instruction, materials, inventories, all breakfast, lunches and single occupancy lodging at the first two retreats in Raleigh.

Program FAQ:

  • The 3-day/2-night in-person retreats, and virtual webinars are organized to amplify the leadership program’s outcomes. Much of our work is done in teams, please be sure that you will be able to attend all the program retreats and webinars.  Your punctual presence is valued and needed by your cohort members. 
  • Tuition is $1200. The fee covers instruction, materials, all breakfast, lunches and single occupancy lodging at the first two retreats in Raleigh.
  • A block of hotel rooms for the March and April retreats in Charlotte have been established. Please use this link to reserve your room for March. Please use this link to reserve your room for April. Additionally, please make arrangements with your community college for lodging payment.
  • While there is scheduled time for teams to work together during the retreats, a lot of work is completed on your own time. Please be prepared to communicate and work with your team members between retreats. Technology-based components are integrated in the program’s structure. 
  • Self-study is a critical part of your leadership learning experience. Homework is assigned and should be completed on time. 
  • At the completion of the leadership program leaders will have an opportunity to evaluate the program sessions and provide suggestions for professional development for alumni.
  • Tuition is $1200. The fee covers instruction, materials, inventories, all breakfast, lunches and single occupancy lodging at the first two retreats in Raleigh.
  • A block of hotel rooms for the March and April retreats in Charlotte have been established. Please use this link to reserve your room for March. Please use this link to reserve your room for April. Additionally, please make arrangements with your community college for lodging payment.
  • Throughout the year, we offer innovative programs to enrich your personal and professional experience, through the North Carolina Community College Leadership Alumni Group (NCCCLAG). 
  • During the last few years, the NCCCLAG has delivered virtual webinars through OLE. Please visit this page to access the OLE recordings through May 2024. 
  • Announcements about future alumni professional development are forthcoming.
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Program Graduates

58+

Statewide College Network

Application Procedures

The 2024-2025 application period will open on September 16, 2024.

  1. Complete the NCCCLP application.
  2. All applications must be signed by your college president and your supervisor.
  3. All applications will be acknowledged, and all applicants will be notified of their status by November 4th.