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.
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.
