Leadership Development Offerings
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College Leadership Program
The College Leadership Program (CLP) is a year-long 76-hour certificate program designed to enhance the success of HCC supervisors, department chairs, and administrators. The CLP provides information and resources, a forum for supervisor growth and development and it reduces the "trial and error" method of learning. CLP courses combine information with opportunities to dialogue with and hear presentations from top HCC executives and administrators. The coursework provides insight into HCC policies, procedures, and processes on finance, payroll, purchasing, accounting, and compensation. Supervisors learn from subject matter experts about recruiting and hiring practices, managing employee performance, effective leadership, and directing operations.
Participants take 10 required courses and choose 12 hours of electives from the 18 professional development courses offered September through July of each year. Click on the links below to see the CLP Schedule and Course Descriptions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
CLP is required for all new supervisors, whether new to supervision or new to the HCC, including department chairs and program managers who have individuals reporting directly to them.
The CLP is recommended for current supervisors, administrators and department chairs. See link below for the CLP Enrollment Form.
Exempt faculty and staff members who aspire to supervisory or department chair positions may be selected to attend CLP through committee selection. See link below for the CLP Application Form.
The Employee Learning & Organizational Development (ELOD) Department accepts CLP Enrollment and Application twice per year.
WHY JOIN CLP?
CLP Graduates:
Instill enthusiasm for the organization and its mission in the workforce
Foster a learning-centered college
Are skilled at recruiting and hiring people
Develop the capability and the commitment of the HCC workforce
Comply with HCC guidelines, policies, and procedures
Build a strong customer base
Produce results that enhance financial performance
Enhance the HCC image
Act according to professional ethical norms
Act according to HCC professional ethical norms
CLP goals and objectives are aligned with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Competencies for Community College Leaders: Organizational Strategy Resource Management Communication Collaboration Community College Advocacy Professionalism
HOW DO I GET IN?
Admission to the College Leadership Program is granted via ENROLLMENT or APPLICATION
ENROLLMENT: if you are currently a full-time supervisor, department chair, or administrator: Complete and submit an enrollment form to the ELOD office. Mail to MC 1175 or FAX to 713-718-8621.
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APPLICATION: if you are currently a full-time EXEMPT staff member: Complete and submit the application form to the ELOD office. . Include a copy of your most recent Performance Evaluation, a letter of recommendation from your immediate supervisor, and a one-page response to the three application questions. Mail to MC 1175 or FAX to 713-718-8621.
HOW DO I TAKE CLASSES?
To register for CLP courses, review the CLP Course Schedule and Course Descriptions, then register online using @ Your Service.
CLP – Providing relevant information and opportunities essential to successful HCC leaders
College Leadership Program 2009 Graduation
FRONT ROW: Evelyn Velasquez, Ludivina Espinoza, Rosalyn Francis, Nicole Phinazee, Paula Willyard, Lesli Rowell, Connie Tafoya
SECOND ROW: Abel Guerrero, Jr., Lucy Castillo, Jan Heidke, Ron Agatep, Michele Estep
THIRD ROW: Sriam Chandrasekaran, Sherman Harness, William Carter, Paul Keltner, David Diehl, Joseph DiFlavio, Prentice Armstead, Turner Jackson, Andrea Guerrero, Sue Moraska, Wanda Mays
On April 24, 2009, supervisors, mentors, instructors, and colleagues joined College Leadership Program (CLP) participants at Polo\'s Signature restaurant to celebrate their successful completion of the program. This year’s class, the second largest ever in the 9-year history of the CLP, consisted of 32 participants who successfully completed the year long program.
A certificate program designed to enhance the success of managers, supervisors and department chairs at HCC, CLP is required for all new supervisors and department chairs. The CLP is recommended for new assistant chairs, current supervisors, administrators and department chairs.
Congratulations to our newest CLP Graduates!
Leadership Excellence Institute
Alignment with HCC Strategic Plan 2008-2011
Effective Leadership Year 2 Strategy: Develop a leadership development training program that supports succession planning.
Purpose
• Develop and enhance leadership capabilities of current HCC administrators
• Identify and prepare candidates for possible future leadership roles
Success Measures
• Retention of critical talent
• Learning is transferred to work setting
• Diversity targets are met
• Improved “time-to-fill” for key positions
• LEI graduates are successful candidates for higher level positions
• Developmental lateral and special assignments are filled by LEI graduates
• Enhanced HCC reputation enables external recruitment
Program Calendar
July 24, 2009 - Presidents, VC, AVC, & Executive Directors invited to nominate applicants
September 11, 2009 - Deadline for Cohort #2 nominations to be submitted to Chancellor
November 16, 2009 - Cohort #2 Selected
January 28-30, 2010 - Retreat #1
- Faculty: Dr. Walter Bumphus and others to be announced
February 26, 2010 - Day Session #1
- Faculty: Dr. Walter Bumphus and others to be announced
March 26, 2010 - Day Session #2
- Faculty: To be announced
April 30, 2010 - Day Session #3
- Faculty: To be announced
June 10-12, 2010 - Retreat #2
- Faculty: To be announced
Jan.-Sept. 2010 - Individual Mentoring/Reading/Reflection Papers
June-Oct. 2010 - Project Work
November 2010 - Project Presentations to HCC Executives/Graduation
LEI Detailed Agenda ( Cohort 1-updated 03/26/09)
Cohort Size
Each annual cohort is limited to 15-25 participants
To be Eligible for Consideration
o Full-time exempt employee with at least 2 continuous years of HCC service
o Documented sustained individual performance that meets or exceeds expectations (LEI is not a “fix-it” program for performance problems.)
o Graduate of the College Leadership Program or equivalent program
o Commitment to fully participate in all aspects of LEI; attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Considered an invaluable opportunity and investment in personal/professional development, no stipend or additional compensation is associated with participation in the LEI
Nomination Process
Based upon the above eligibility criteria and the program purpose of identifying and cultivating future HCC leaders, each college president, vice chancellor, associate vice chancellor, executive director or equivalent may invite two (2) persons from his/her organization to apply for consideration by the LEI Selection Committee. Invitations to apply should be made after the intents, rigor, and time commitment of LEI have been explained to the potential nominee.
An application packet includes a completed application by the nominee, resume or vitae, and a confidential supervisor recommendation form completed by the nominee’s immediate supervisor (sent directly to the attention of the LEI Selection Committee).
Selection Committee
A selection committee, composed of the HCC Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor, and the Chief Human Resources Officer will consider the submitted application packets and select a cohort of 15-25 diverse individuals who will be challenged by the program and be challenging to one another.
Selection criteria* include:
o Application Quality
o Resume or curriculum vitae
o Supervisor/next level Manager LEI recommendation
*Houston Community College makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
“I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” ~ Ralph Nader
Leadership Excellence Institute - 2009 Cohort Announced
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