Is the Road to Success a Pathway for Leadership Development? 2017 4CSD Conference March 16, 2017
Introductions Susan Bray, Executive Director Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) Carmen Sandoval, Director of Education Services & Leadership Development Community College League of California (CCLC)
Here’s what we’ll cover today… IEPI and the PLN as a Launch Pad for Leadership Building a Sustainable Leadership Pathway for the Future Examples of pathway programs Next Steps: Aligning our Efforts in the Future
IEPI SLIDES
A conceptualization of the future road to success… THE VISUAL PATHWAY A conceptualization of the future road to success…
A Framework for Professional Development Integrated development pathways A system-wide partnership (CCCCO, CCLC, ACCCA, etc.); that is scalable Common standards for curriculum and facilitation (quality control) set by participating organizations (contributors to the pathway) Administrative breadth as well as technical depth Expansive networking to break down administrative ‘silos’ A training gap filling strategy that leverages existing programs
The Leadership Development Pathway Concept A variety of entry points that transition to an upper management leadership development program, to… A CEO Pathway guided by experienced CEOs & Trustees, to… An intensive CEO Academy focused on solution- making, to… Executive Coaching and Capstone Programs (think Wheelhouse, Harvard, Stanford, Lift and other programs…) An ongoing support system of continuing education, networking, mentoring & coaching
Pathway Entry Points and Skills Enhancement from ACCCA Mentor Program Admin 101
Pathway Entry Points and Skills Enhancement Great Deans Program
Making the distinction between technical training & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WHO should attend? Any California Community College administrator who is experienced in administration, technically prepared, and ready to move to a leadership role requiring foundational leadership skills that will inspire and transform institutions. WHEN will it be held? The program runs July 23-27, 2017 (applications being accepted online now at www.accca.org) WHERE will it be held? Sierra College’s Roseville Campus with accommodations and some sessions at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn. Transportation will be provided between locations throughout the program (included in your fee). WHAT is the cost? Thanks to a generous grant from IEPI, ACCCA can offer this outstanding leadership experience at a discounted fee of $1,500, this year. Admin 201 is a comprehensive leadership development experience designed to offer California community college administrators with impactful instruction in leadership theory and strategic integration of leadership skills in institutional management settings.
Other potential contributors to the Pathway… Institutes and Academies ACBO’s CBO Institute I and II ACHRO’s Leadership Academy CIO’s Lawson 411 Academy RP Group’s Learning from the Middle Academies CISOA Training Academy Campus-based development programs And on, and on….
Executive Development, Coaching and Mentoring The CEO Support portion of the Pathway
CEO Pathways Components New CEO Workshops: November, January, & June (Academy) Summer CEO Academy (roll-out June 2017) Reconvene cohorts annually at CEO Symposium Reconvene cohorts at Vineyard Symposium in 2nd - 5th year. Incorporate Continuing Education IEPI PLN programs (Drive-in/Fly-in/On-line workshops) (eg. CEO CTE Certificate) Provide Executive Coaching solution (pilot FY 16-17) Foster Networking and Mentoring (roll-out FY 17-18)
CEO Academy June 11 – 13 in Squaw Valley Target audience – CEOs in first 3 years in current position Topics: CEO/Trustee roles/relationship Finance/Enrollment management Resource development/Fundraising Advocacy and External Relations Accreditation
CCLC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Asilomar Leadership Skills Seminar The Seminar is an intensive four-day experience that focuses on the issues facing women who have made a commitment to community college administration, either in their current position or as a future goal. Its purpose is to provide information, strategies, contacts, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Classified Leadership Institute In partnership with the California Community Colleges Classified Senate (4CS), the annual institute focuses on effective classified participation in participatory (shared) governance processes, both state-wide and at the local district and college levels. CCLC Annual Convention The League’s Annual Convention is the premier professional development event for California community colleges – faculty, administrators, staff and trustees. This event brings together more than 600 attendees and provides opportunities for colleagues and partners to share their tools, models and accomplishments.
TRUSTEE DEVELOPMENT CCLC Annual Trustees Conference This conference helps strengthen the skills and knowledge of trustees and CEOs to lead districts and colleges, and be accountable to their communities. Effective Trusteeship & Board Chair Workshops This annual workshop is an overview of responsibilities required for board members of California community colleges. State leaders and experienced trustees will provide comprehensive information on the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective trustee. Student Trustees Workshop This workshop is designed to help student board members become knowledgeable, influential, education policy-makers.
To summarize The Leadership Development Pathway Concept Thoughtfully constructed curriculum on display from a variety of vetted contributors… Resources for you and your campus-based professional development programs… Addresses the need for technical and regulatory acumen as well as developing future system leaders Connected and exponentially improving the pathway as it improves the system and individual managers/administrators… Quality control is overseen by each organization contributing to the standards… IEPI and PLN serve as the framework and the conveners of a standards setting process…
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