California community colleges are in an unprecedented period of
change—fewer resources and a greater need for access and services than ever
before. To meet the challenges ahead, we will need leaders who can inspire,
strategize, motivate and educate.
Middle leaders are often the nexus of change and innovation. Faculty
leaders, deans, directors and researchers are in the unique position to
leverage the energy and resources necessary to improve a college. However,
these pivotal players are often isolated, which underscores the need for
local and statewide networks that support the work of middle leadership.
The Academy is designed for teams of practitioners from the faculty, middle
administration, and research who will engage in conceptual and practical
aspects of building momentum around a local initiative, while
simultaneously exploring ways to improve their college’s cultural
coherence, effectiveness, and capacity to influence student achievement.
The Leading from the Middle Academy is designed as a year-long series of
activities to address these needs by supporting middle leaders with both
their personal development and the development of improvement agendas at
the local level. Ideally participants would attend in teams of three: a
mid-level administrator, faculty leader and researcher, though team
attendance is not required. The Academy will be an interactive and
immersive experience in which middle leaders have an opportunity to
reflect, learn, and share while working on projects at their own colleges.
More Information
· Applications close
December 1
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