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 Leadership Education in Action Program 2009
What is LEAP?
The College of the Canyons Leadership Education in
Action Program (LEAP) was created to foster the
development of visionary, pace-setting administrative
leaders. LEAP is designed to promote the development of
“agents of institutional change” while providing “big
picture” skills and the knowledge required to lead and
shape our district and the community college system.
LEAP provides individuals who want to be leaders, at COC
or elsewhere, the opportunities to identify and develop
the knowledge, skill sets and confidence to be
successful. Nowhere can you go today and participate in
a degree program to thrive in community colleges.
Several programs are underway, but we cannot wait.
What are
LEAP’s goals?
In addition to
fostering the development of a cadre of visionary
leaders, LEAP is designed to achieve the following
goals:
GOALS:
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To sharpen
essential leadership skills that are not
traditionally taught, including:
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Discrepancy analysis
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Context and case building
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Networking
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Advocacy
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Building internal and external partnerships
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Resource generation
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Anticipating outcomes and always having
alternatives.
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Train our
own skilled Community College leaders
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Develop a
network of mutual support among future
administrative leaders
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Facilitate
cross-departmental and cross-functional dialogue and
the sharing of best practices
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Develop
risk takers, entrepreneurs, trendsetters, big
picture thinkers, facilitators of planned change,
advocates, can-do, confident and accountable
leaders.
What kind of
commitment is required?
LEAP
participants will meet over the course of the
spring semester for informal workshop
sessions. Activities may include visits to other
campuses/ field trips; case studies, out of class
responsibilities as well as group discussions throughout
the program. LEAP Solution Teams will be formed to
develop and complete real-life projects that will be
implemented on our campus. At the end of the program,
teams will present their plans and celebrate their
achievements.
When will the
sessions be held?
Sessions will
be held throughout the spring 2009 semester.
Who can learn and participate in LEAP?
The next LEAP I session will focus on new and emerging
leaders. Classified staff, full-time faculty, unit
supervisors or directors who are contemplating moving
into management/administration are invited to apply.
What will
Participation in LEAP involve?
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Each LEAP
session will be designed around one or more
presentations focusing on “real-world” college
district issues related to institutional change and
development.
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Some of
the presentations will feature administrative
leaders who have established reputations as “agents
of change” across the state.
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LEAP
sessions will also offer a series of intensive
“crash courses,” designed to make participants aware
of critically important skills and competencies
needed to excel as a leader.
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LEAP
participants will put what they learn into immediate
practice by applying the concepts and techniques
they acquire to address real campus opportunities.
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This
program will be interactive and may include team project
work outside of LEAP sessions.
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The
Superintendent-President guides the LEAP effort and
will take a direct role in its planning and
activities. In addition, accomplished college
administrators and system leaders have provided
input into the program.
How do I LEAP
on Board?
To pursue this
opportunity, please complete the LEAP application
available below. Creativity is encouraged and any and
all materials submitted will be reviewed. Please
complete and send your information to the Professional
Development Office by
Friday,
January 30, 2009.
For more
program information, please contact Leslie Carr at
661-362-3100 or via email @
leslie.carr@canyons.edu.
For questions about the program feel free to contact
Dr. Van Hook at
cocceo@aol.com or by cell phone at 661 373-5305 at
any time (note: phone is off from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m.!)
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