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Do you aspire to become the president of a community college, but you’re not sure if you have what it takes?  Take control of your future and learn how to gain a competitive edge in your efforts to become a community college president from the organization that knows best.

Who Should Participate?

ACCT’s Virtual Leadership Academies are designed for senior community college administrators and university administrators who have a serious interest in advancing to a presidential position at a community college. 

What Will You Learn?

This series of three interactive leadership sessions will give you a serious edge on the competition.  You will learn:
•    What qualifications are needed to become a community college president
•    Analyze what qualities and experiences you bring to this competitive arena
•    How to stand out from the competition on paper and in person; understand why these are very different skill-sets
•    How to strategically cultivate the requisite characteristics to become a more competitive candidate
•    How to get ahead of the competition when seeking presidential opportunities
•    Answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask

About Your Instructor

Join Narcisa A. Polonio, Ed.D., Vice President for Research, Education, and Board Leadership Services at the Association of Community College Trustees and ACCT Search Consultants and staff.

Based on 30 years of successful presidential placement services, learn the lessons which are useful to aspiring presidential candidates.

Register for Virtual Leadership Academy webinars and start building your future today.

Session A — Making the Cut

    Friday, August 13, 2010
     12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Become a more competitive candidate.  Gain valuable knowledge on managing your career.  Obtain information on community college presidencies throughout the United States. 

Session B — Developing a Competitive Application Package
     Friday, August 20, 2010
     12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Learn how to advance in higher education and beat the competition.  Improve your resume and cover letter and make your application materials stand out.

Session C — Impress at the Interview
     Friday, August 27, 2010
     12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Advance and enhance your communication skills and learn how to present the best image possible to help you land the job.


TO REGISTER
You must complete both step 1 and step 2 below in order to register for the Virtual Leadership Academies.  If you need help registering, contact Julie Golder Alion.

Step 1
Reserve a seat in the virtual classroom(s) of your choice:

• Session A - Making the Cut
• Session B - Develop a Competitive Application Package
• Session C - Impress at the Interview
  

Step 2

Please use the secure PayPal link below to pay for your registration with a credit card.  Select the desired session(s) below and click the "Add to Cart" button.

Webinar Training Sessions

Session A - 8/13 $100.00 Session B - 8/20 $100.00 Session C - 8/27 $100.00 All Sessions $250.00