Engaging leaders as builders of sustainable rural communities: A case study

Clark, Molly M.; Davis, Ed

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“…These learning opportunities can plant the seeds for individuals to think of seeking upper level positions. Another example of a partnership to develop community college leadership is the MidSouth Partnership for Rural Community Colleges (MSP), a regionally specific ''grow your own'' leadership development program that helps community college leaders build sustainable rural communities (Clark & Davis, 2007). These types of programs may appeal to those who are place bound or have no desire to move in order to achieve the goal of advancement.…”

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In the Middle: Career Pathways of Midlevel Community College Leaders

Mitchell

Eddy

2008

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

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The leadership crisis in community colleges has led to speculation on who will lead these colleges in the future and how best to prepare leaders for these positions. Traditionally, little research occurred regarding midlevel administrators despite the fact that the majority of presidents come from within the ranks. The findings from this research show that midlevel administrators have little desire to move into top-level positions. Colleges need to consider how to make leadership more attractive and begin developing leaders for future openings.Community colleges are experiencing an unprecedented turnover in administration, particularly at the senior levels (Katsinas & Kempner, 2005;Shults, 2001). The crisis in community college leadership is heightened by the pending retirement of upwards of 70% of community college presidents within the next 10 years (Schults, 2001). Indeed, over 45% of sitting presidents are 61 or older (American Council on Education [ACE], 2007), demanding increased attention to the career pathways within community colleges. This changing of the guard provides a prime opportunity for more women to move into senior ranks.Career opportunities within higher education have expanded over time for women, though they still comprise a disproportionately

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In the Middle: Career Pathways of Midlevel Community College Leaders

Mitchell

Eddy

2008

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

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“…In particular, it is important to think of how to prepare leaders for rural leadership. Leist (2007) argued for truth in advertising when informing potential candidates of required demands, and Clark and Davis (2007) advocated for grow-your-own programs. Knowing that resource issues will plague rural leaders and that leaders need high self-efficacy during professional development can guide leadership preparation.…”

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Developing Leaders

Eddy

2013

Community College Review

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Pending retirements underscore the need to develop community college campus leaders. Rural community colleges will be particularly hard-hit by changes in leadership as they represent the majority of 2-year colleges and face unique challenges given their location. To help address the anticipated leadership transition, the American Association of Community Colleges developed a set of competencies to frame critical skill areas and guide leadership development efforts. The research reported here showed both resource development and organizational strategy as areas of weakness for rural leaders and, paradoxically, the areas of most need. Leaders acquired competencies predominantly on the job, which has implications in planning development of future leaders.

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Engaging leaders as builders of sustainable rural communities: A case study

Abstract: This chapter describes a "grow-your-own" leader development program that emphasizes cross-disciplinary, multisector programs and activities that reinforce the community-building role of rural community, junior, and technical colleges.

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