Growing HCC Leaders

Leadership Development Offerings

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College Leadership Program

Providing relevant information and opportunities essential to successful HCC leaders

The HCC College Leadership Program (CLP) is a year-long 72-hour certificate program designed to enhance the success of supervisors, department chairs, and administrators. The CLP provides information and resources, a forum for growth and development, a reduction in the “trial and error" method of learning, and opportunities for participants to receive supervisor coaching. CLP goals and objectives are aligned with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Competencies for Community College Leaders: Collaboration – Communication – Resource Management – Organizational Strategy – Professionalism – Community College Advocacy

CLP coursework combines information with opportunities to dialogue with and hear presentations from top HCC executives and administrators. With supervisor coaching, participants conduct a self-assessment, and then develop an Individual Learning Plan focusing on leadership competencies. CLP courses provide participants insight into HCC policies, procedures, and processes on budgeting, finance, payroll, purchasing, accounting, and compensation. Participants 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 professional development courses offered September through July each year. Please 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 HCC, including department chairs and program managers who have full-time individuals reporting directly to them. The CLP is recommended for current supervisors, administrators and department chairs. See the link below for the CLP Enrollment Form.

Full-time, exempt faculty and staff members who aspire to supervisory or department chair positions may participate in CLP through committee selection. See the link below for the CLP Application Form.

WHY JOIN CLP?
CLP Graduates:
• Instill enthusiasm in the HCC workforce for the organization and its mission
• 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 HCC financial performance
• Enhance the HCC image
• Act according to HCC professional and ethical norms

HOW DO I GET IN?
Admission to the College Leadership Program is granted via ENROLLMENT or APPLICATION. The Employee Learning & Organizational Development (ELOD) office accepts CLP Enrollment forms and Application packages year round. CLP cohorts begin each fall and spring. The CLP Program Manager will notify you of your participant status.

ENROLLMENT: If you are currently a full-time supervisor, department chair, program manager or administrator: Complete and submit an enrollment form to the ELOD office. The CLP Enrollment form must contain the signature of your immediate supervisor. Mail your completed Enrollment form to MC 1175 or FAX it to 713-718-8621.
OR
APPLICATION: If you aspire to a supervisory position and:
• Are a full-time EXEMPT staff member who has been employed at HCC at least three years,
• Have a Performance Excellence Program Evaluation rating of “Professional Performance” or above, and
• Can obtain a written recommendation from your supervisor, then:
Complete and submit the application form. The CLP Application must contain the signature of your immediate supervisor. 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 CLP Application questions. Mail your completed application package to MC 1175 or FAX it to 713-718-8621.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Click on the titles below to view complete course descriptions for required classes:

Avoiding Litigation Landmines

Beginning the Leadership Journey

Bringing Out the Best in Others

Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Law

Creating a Positive Work Environment

Enhancing Employee Performance: Communicate, Coach & Clarify (formerly Mastering Performance Reviews)

Finance & Accounting for Higher Education Managers

Managing Leave, Compensation & Payroll

Operational Effectiveness & Efficiency

Recruiting, Hiring & Developing Talent

HOW DO I TAKE CLASSES?

CLP participants, supervisors, managers, department chairs and/or administrators may review the CLP Course Schedule and register online using @ Your Service.

CLP GRADUATES

Check out the list of HCC leaders who are also graduates of the College Leadership Program.

College Leadership Program 2010 Graduation

On April 23, 2010, supervisors, mentors, instructors, and colleagues joined College Leadership Program (CLP) participants at the Crowne Plaza - Reliant to celebrate their successful completion of the program.  This year’s graduating class consisted of 33 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!

Pictured from bottom row to top row:

Row 1: Patricia Davis – Masroor Husain – Raymund Mendoza – Nakita Wanza – Jackie Parham

Row 2: April Wiggins – Klairon Tang – Velva Tyson – Helen Jackson – Marti Graves

Row 3: Lorlie Ellis – Evelina Liu – Ngoc Nguyen – Stephanie Jones – Etta Smith – Roy Torrecampo

Row 4: LaShondia McNeal – Barbara Lennard – Virginia Parras – Raymond Bell

Row 5: Minh Pham – Marcus Winters – Douglas Sutherland – Jason Wilson

Row 6: Chris Caldwell – Brian Malone – Ernest Reynolds – Ron Homick

Graduates not pictured: Lilian Baldwin, Stephanie Emesih, Robert Harris, Reginald Leathers, Carlos Valenzuela

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

LEI is on hiatus for the 2011-2012 academic year.  

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 Graduation

On Friday, November 13, members of the inaugural Leadership Excellence Institute (LEI) cohort were honored at a graduation dinner hosted by Deputy Chancellor Art Tyler, sponsor of the Institute. The cohort was joined by their mentors in celebrating the completion of their ten-month leadership journey. LEI graduates include:

The Leadership Excellence Institute prepares participants for possible future executive leadership (i.e. executive director, dean and above) roles. From January through November 2009, this cohort learned from a team of nationally recognized and local faculty and administrators in a series of engaging retreats and day sessions. The learning experience was augmented by individual study, mentoring by executive HCC leaders, and completion of strategic group projects. Congratulations, Graduates!

Standing (l-r): Alan Ainsworth, John Boxie, Scott Gehman, Sabrina Lewis, John Dziedzic, Tom Haymes, Shantay Grays, David Cross, Madeline Burillo, Peggy Porter,Annette Hearn, Art Tyler.

Seated (l-r): Karen Saenz, Helen Ortiz, Betty Fortune, Hilda Sustaita, Pat Jensvold, Julian Fisher

Not pictured: Karla Bender, Jackie Swindle

Leadership Excellence Institute 2010 Graduation

On Friday, November 19, members of the 2010 Leadership Excellence Institute (LEI) cohort were honored at a graduation dinner hosted by Chancellor Mary Spangler. Joining them in celebrating the completion of their ten-month leadership journey were mentors and the 2009 LEI graduates.  LEI graduates include:

The Leadership Excellence Institute prepares participants for possible future executive leadership (i.e. executive director, dean and above) roles. From January through November 2010, this cohort learned from a team of nationally recognized and local faculty and administrators in a series of engaging retreats and day sessions. The learning experience was augmented by individual study, mentoring by executive HCC leaders, and completion of two strategic group projects. Congratulations, Graduates!

Standing (l-r): Michael Edwards, Evelyn Ballard, Pauline Warren, Richard Merritt, Remmele Young, Evelyn Velasquez

Seated (l-r): Lesli Rowell, Maya Durnovo, Katy Butterwick, Parvin Bagherpour, Fheryl Prestage

Chair Excellence Institute

Institute for Management Studies - Houston

HCC Employee Learning & Organizational Development (ELOD) is pleased to announce an exciting new leadership development opportunity for CLP and LEI participants and graduates. Through a partnership with the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE) HCC is now a member of the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) Houston. IMS Houston provides local, one-day, relevant educational experiences for middle to senior level managers. In existence for over 35 years, IMS Houston provides relevant, high impact and convenient learning experiences designed to enhance the value of managers and their organizations.

HCC administrators and executives who have attended IMS Seminars give IMS Houston rave reviews. Open only to member companies, subject matter and faculty are tailored to meet local needs. Each seminar provides an opportunity to interact with peers from major organizations in the Houston area. Every IMS course description indicates the target audience, assuring proper attendee selection and mix, while limiting audience size to enhance developmental impact.

Rather than incurring the time and expense of travel for learning opportunities, IMS seminars are held in the Houston area at the reasonable registration fee of $325. IMS Houston’s highly respected and renowned faculty includes management executives, consultants and professionals who are leaders in their fields. Upcoming seminars include:

¨ The One-Day MBA – Tools for Making Better Decisions, facilitated by Dr. Noah Barsky,

¨ Influence and Action – The Essence of Effective Leadership, facilitated by Dr. Robert Bies, and

¨ How to Get the Most from Teams – Overcoming the Inevitable Conflicts, facilitated by Dr. Judith Segal

To view this year’s complete IMS Houston seminar schedule, visit www.ims-online.com/houston. The ELOD contact for IMS Houston is Evelyn McClain.

National Community College Hispanic Council Leadership Fellows Program