Admin 201

Admin 201: Transformational Leadership 

Building on the “nuts and bolts” training of our successful Admin 101 program, Admin 201 is a 1-week professional-learning experience focused on the foundational elements of leadership in the California Community Colleges.  A 360-degree assessment module [Leadership Practices Inventory] is included in the program fee to identify areas of strength and further development. 

Adding the Admin 201 program to your professional development portfolio is a great way to build confidence to take on more complex strategic challenges now and throughout your career. 

Taking the next big step in your professional career requires introspection, commitment, mentoring, and confidence. In a volatile, uncertain environment, enhancing your ability to lead will prepare you to take advantage of new opportunities for transformational change–but it all starts with YOU.

Every ACCCA PD program is strategically crafted to guarantee a diverse group of highly skilled leaders is prepared to meet the future administrative requirements of California community colleges.

Program Overview

• Application required to be accepted into this program.
• The program fee if accepted is $2,500. 
• 5-day intensive professional development program 
• Class size is limited to 25 participants for maximum impact and fills to capacity
• Case study-based program incorporates a comprehensive leadership assessment and is based on the principles of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: When Leaders Are at Their Best by James M. Kouzes (Author) and Barry Z. Posner (Author)
• Assessment, instruction, textbook, and materials are included in the program fee.

Who should consider this program?

• Academic Administrators: Deans, Vice Presidents, Vice Chancellors
• Classified Managers: Directors, Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Vice Chancellors

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Model Exemplary Leadership
   Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to integrate the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership—Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart—into their daily administrative oversight to foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
2. Navigate Institutional Change
   Participants will be able to analyze the key concepts of Change Leadership within the specific context of Higher Education, identifying the structural, cultural, and political variables that influence the success of institutional initiatives.
3. Strategic Problem-Solving
   Participants will demonstrate the ability to justify leadership decisions in complex scenarios by synthesizing the principles of exemplary leadership with change management frameworks to resolve critical issues facing California Community Colleges.
4. Case Analysis & Evidence-Based Justification
   Through the evaluation of real-world case studies, participants will be able to defend a strategic position, effectively simulating the decision-making process required to navigate contemporary challenges in college administration.