A Message about Leadership Opportunities at CPCC

As part of Central Piedmont Community College’s commitment to being a Learning College and a leader in workforce development, we are pleased to announce three leadership programs for full-time employees of the College.    They offer comprehensive development opportunities and are based on the leadership competencies that have been identified to help CPCC achieve its mission and vision.

The new Leadership Institute will focus on competencies that have been identified for first-level supervisors. Topics include Project Management, Coaching, Teambuilding, Motivating and Recognizing Others, Problem Solving, and Decision Making.  Current first-level supervisors, as well as individuals who aspire to serve in these capacities within the next two to three years, will be eligible to participate in the Institute.

The new President’s Advanced Leadership Academy will address the increasingly complex competencies required of leaders who have a broad scope of responsibilities for both people and projects.  Topics will include Managing Vision and Purpose, Dealing with Ambiguity, Strategic Agility, Ethics and Values, and Building Effective Teams.  Employees who are currently serving in an Associate Dean or Executive Director position or higher, as well as individuals who aspire to serve in these capacities within the next two to three years, will be eligible to participate in the Academy.

Enrollment in both the Leadership Institute and the President's Advanced Leadership Academy is limited and is by invitation only.  Individuals interested in participating in the Institute or Academy should express their interest to their supervisors who will forward recommendations up through the Unit Vice President.  College Cabinet will ultimately determine the employees who will be invited to attend. 

In addition to these new leadership programs, Professional Development will offer a self-leadership program entitled, Dimensions of Leadership Program: Leading from Where You Are.  This program addresses creating a personal vision of leadership, leadership styles, and learning from your mistakes.  Individuals interested in this leadership opportunity may obtain an application from Diann Back. 

Please direct any questions to CPCCProfDev@cpcc.edu