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.
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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.
