Participants will be challenged to explore their leadership potential. Dr. Akers will suggest four critical skills needed for successful leaders. This session will include a leadership self awareness activity and…
In this interactive session Dr. Bob Shackleford, President Emeritus of Randolph Community College will share what it means to serve students with radical hospitality, and Dr. Kim Sepich will facilitate…
Why is integrity the single most indisputably essential trait of a good leader? Why is it so challenging to maintain integrity in all that we do? What are some practical…
The higher Education community, along with the rest of the world, has been forced to embrace change. We may call it the “new” normal but really what we are saying…
The most dangerous phrase in the human language is arguably, “the way we have always done it.” While change for the sake of change is never a good strategy, twenty-first…
Data sensemaking builds a culture of inquiry by asking the right questions about student success and challenging assumptions based on anecdotes versus evidence. As community college leaders, it is important…
"Quiet quitting" refers to doing the minimum requirements of one’s job and putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary. Dr. Chapman will discuss how leaders respond…
The topics covered in this session are "Writing Your Cover Letter to Apply for a Job" and "Interview Skills - Do's and Don'ts". Panelists in this session are:Dr. Bob Shackleford,…
The topics covered in this session are "Writing Your Cover Letter to Apply for a Job" and "Interview Skills - Do's and Don'ts". Panelists in this session are:Dr. Bob Shackleford,…
Embracing Generational Differences—In every setting, we interact with a range of generations, from Baby Boomers to Generation Z. Participants will gain insights about what makes each generation unique along with…
Do you, like most, dread performance reviews? Dr. Pat Akers will guide us through the performance review process from a holistic point of view. Learn how to develop an employee…
There has been a lot of buzz centered around Emotional Intelligence (EI) in various industries regarding various topics. Diverse workplaces require us to think outside of our cultural boxes and…
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving community college landscape, leadership is not a one-size-fits-all concept. While traditional leadership qualities like communication, vision, and decision-making remain important, there are several freaky traits…
Rarely has a technological innovation had as much impact on the way teaching and learning is conducted. This has been the case with Artificial Intelligence. This session is a primer…
A bully is a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable. Sometimes we can unknowingly bully members of the LGBTQ community by our…
Why is a culture of feedback so important? Are you part of that culture or are you a barrier to a culture of feedback? Learn how to recognize and give…
We know the teams that work together well are the most successful. Sometimes though we get into patterns that are not productive and we get in our own way. We…
The Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, an esteemed initiative by the Aspen Institute, stands as a transformative platform that empowers rising community college leaders to shape the future of education. The…
For me, being mentored and mentoring others is one of the most worthwhile experience I have had in my career. In both cases this experience fostered growth, learning, and mutual…
Effective leadership that builds a culture of student success entails more than just crafting a compelling college vision. It requires the ability to secure buy-in from stakeholders at all levels.…
This session will tie strategies for creating a budget that includes some foundational things about FTE calculations, the financial importance of student progression, success, and completion, and how to decide…
We all know that change, whether in the workplace or personally, is constant. As institutions of higher education, we aspire to be innovative and forward moving. But how do you…
As a leader, you may have to build, lead, and develop teams to achieve goals or complete projects. A knowledge of teamwork development theory is helpful, not only for the…
Using self-improvement as a pathway to effective leadership" is a concept that emphasizes the idea that personal growth and continuous self-development play a critical role in becoming an effective and…
"Working Better Together" promotes the value of strong working relationships with practical applications of growth mindset, desire for mentorship, networking, and a pointed attention to how these ideas transfer to student success, based on recent community college data. The objective is to give attendees practical applications for "working better together."
