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Introductions

So . . .

How can I use what I have learned today to create the job of my dreams?

Goals

To generate a list of administrative competencies, skills, & attitudes

To explore research identifying administrative competencies, skills, & attitudes

How well does your current position utilize your competencies, skills, & attitudes?

To help attendees identify their competencies & skills

What do you need to move to that dream job?

Activity 4: Strengths Self-Rating Scale

EQ Competency Self-Assessment

next steps

Activity 2: In pairs.... identify 3 competencies, skills, or attitudes an administrator needs to be effective.

Activity 3: Describing your STAR

Activity 5: Strengths Index

Activity 1: In pairs, describe one peak and one negative experience you have had with a supervisor.

Climbing the Ladder of Success

Competencies

  • Identified by AACC
  • peer-reviewed research with mid-level & senior leaders

Weigh documents & long-term goals in decision-making

Align the operation of a CC unit with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the institution

Determine and/or develop valid assessment & evaluation tools for academic and non-academic CC units

Create a positive environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and successful outcomes

Apply sound financial management practices to a CC unit during various funding climates

Demonstrate an understanding of the unique CC curriculum, to include the transfer, continuing education, vocational/technical, and CC baccalaureate

Use data-driven evidence & proven practices from internal & external stakeholders to solve problems, make decisions, & plan strategically

Necessary Competencies and Skills for an Effective CC Administrator

M.A. Community College Administration

Skills

Information technology

Strategic planning

33 credit hours - can finish in 5 semesters

Courses offered online

Evaluation & assessment

Interpersonal skills, such as team-building, participatory governance, & conflict resolution

one programmatic meeting per semester in Asheville (Friday pm - Sat all day)

Career Track

Communication

Handling budgets & finances

Courses

Attitudes

CC Foundations (9 credits)

  • CC & American Education
  • The Adult Learner
  • Internship

Administration, Organization & Leadership (15 credits)

  • Organization & Administration of the CC
  • CC Budgeting, Finance & Management
  • Higher Educational Leadership
  • Design & Dev. of Curricular Programs
  • Planning & Assessing Two-Year Programs

Motivation for continuous learning

Professionalism Component (choose 9 credits)

  • Research Methodology & Practicum
  • Technical Skills for 21st CC Administration
  • Design and Development for Student Support and Development Programs
  • Current Trends in CC Administration
  • Legal Issues and Ethics in Education

Open-mindedness

Ethical standards

Flexibility

Patience