November 5 & 6, 2025 | Virtual program
If you are a faculty member or classified professional who is currently in the “consideration” phase, ACCCA PD offers a program designed to help you learn about the role of a community college administrator and determine if this is a suitable path for your professional future. This program is rooted in ACCCA’s leadership principles and is based on the competencies outlined by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for Community College Leaders.
Program Overview
Explore key organizational elements unique to California’s community colleges, inquire and seek clarification about various administrative duties and responsibilities, and ask newly minted administrators about their journey in the transition to administration.
- Application required to be accepted into this program.
- If accepted into the program, the cost of $250 includes a 1-year ACCCA Associate membership.
- Comprehensive 2-day virtual program.
- Explores key duties and responsibilities of California community college administrators.
- Learn from seasoned panels of top administrators in a cohort or community learning environment.
Who should consider this program?
- FUTURE ADMINISTRATOR Faculty, classified professionals, or anyone who is unfamiliar with the role of an administrator and wants to learn more.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the foundational concepts needed to make the transition into administration.
- Explore and understand key organizational elements unique to California community college.
- Develop an understanding of various duties and responsibilities of an administrator.
- Network with newly minted administrators about making the transition.
If you would like to be notified when the applications open for the next cohort of Admin 001, please put your information on the interest list. Adding your information to the interest list is not an application for the program.
PROGRAM LEADS
Ajani M. Byrd
Dean of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Foothill College
Lonita Cordova
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services
San Joaquin Delta College
Andrew MacNeill
Dean of Arts, Humanities, Communications & Telecommunications
San Diego City College
Team Members
Tre’Shawn Hall-Baker
Dean, Human Resources
Santa Monica College
Jennifer Zellet
Superintendent/President
Antelope Valley College



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