Advancing Leaders Institute

Advancing Leaders Institute (ALI)

Vice Presidents - Vice Chancellors - Cabinet-Level Administrators

Overview

Two In-Person Convenings

The ALI is designed to support aspiring community college CEOs as they develop adaptive leadership capacity, fluency in facilitating conversations and decisions that improve racial equity and social justice, expertise in strategic communications, and acumen in using data and research to inform good decisions. Mastery of these skills is critical preparation for ascendancy as a CEO. We pay particular attention to capacities necessary for success in California.

For the inaugural cohort of ALI in 2023, tuition will be covered by scholarship. Participants will be responsible for covering the costs of travel and lodging only. 

The Advancing Leaders Institute consists of 7 days of face-to-face learning and networking interspersed with several remote learning sessions, including:

A 4-day foundational convening July 20th-23rd, 2023 at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center.

A 3-day session from November 29th-December 1st, 2023 at UC Davis.

Several short, intentional remote learning sessions to build cohort connections and sustain learning trajectories both before and in between the onsite sessions.

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Applications are due February 28th, 2023.  

For the inaugural cohort of ALI in 2023, tuition will be covered by scholarship. Participants will be responsible for covering the costs of travel and lodging only. 

Curriculum

We tap the real-time community college challenges and innovations to develop teaching cases for lively, interactive seminars. The table is set for robust examination of leadership theory, strategic communications, leading for equity and institutional change. Institute themes are tailored to community college senior leadership needs and the current California context.  

Additional curricular components include:

Positioning for the next move: Exploration of the right timing for ascendancy, examining “fit” between candidates and colleges, the importance of success in the first presidency, and how to position CVs and other collateral to qualify for the interview round.

Self-assessment and mentorship: Taking stock of strengths and challenges through comprehensive self-assessment developed by Wheelhouse for future community college leaders. Mentoring and coaching will guide reflection and goal setting.

Communicating vision: Crafting and effectively communicating a vision for your institution—a key capacity for any aspiring CEO.

Development of policy savvy and political currency: Real-time learning on California policy developments in motion, including the state budget and key legislation, with guidance on successful engagement in the policy arena.

Board and community dynamics: Communicating with and managing the relationship with elected boards.  

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