KCCLI provides academic preparation and networking opportunities to help develop emerging leaders. Participants visit campuses and share ideas with community college presidents and other state leaders in two day sessions held monthly from August through April. This Institute is designed to encourage and prepare participants for leadership roles through lectures, guest presenters, case studies, team projects, mentors and field experiences. KCCLI Program Goals
*Retain the brightest and best in Kansas, who understand and are able to influence the higher education system
*Prepare the next generation of community college leaders
*Create access to best practices and professional development experiences for Kansas community college administrators, faculty and staff
*Create a networking system
*Develop and maintain a data base of KCCLI attendees
*Serve as a model for Kansas and other states
*Conduct research that impacts policy and practice
Intended Participant Outcomes
*Understand the current structure of higher education
*Understand the key functions of a comprehensive community college
*Understand and assess the shifting landscape of higher education
*Develop a practical understanding of a leader’s responsibilities
*Understand/develop skills in organizational design and strategic planning
*Define and clarify professional goals
*Assess personal readiness for next career advancement steps
*Develop a personal networking system
*Establish a mentor relationship with a current leader
