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The Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. NCCHC Leadership Fellows Program
Purpose
The purpose of the Leadership Fellows program is to provide participants with the training and knowledge to be competitive candidates for executive-level positions, especially the CEO position, in a community college setting. The demographics of community college students have changed over time, and they will continue to change. Successful leaders understand the changing needs of students, the components of student success, and the multi-faceted management of complex organizations as well as the competencies required to manage such organizations. The Leadership Fellows program seeks to develop successful leaders who will be able to implement a comprehensive strategy and methodology resulting in greater student success.
Who Should Apply?
The successful applicant will possess a Master’s degree, although a doctorate is preferred, and currently hold a full-time position in a community college as a Director, Dean, Vice President, or comparable management position.
Curriculum and Program Information
The program curriculum will evolve with changing conditions and requirements in the field. Key focuses include organizational development, Board-CEO relations, management skills, student success strategies, job interview preparation, institutional planning, fundraising, and internal/external relations. The program curriculum will be delivered at the two residential learning seminars. The first seminar will be held in conjunction with the NCCHC Annual Symposium from September 25-27, 2025 in Long Beach, California, and the second seminar will be scheduled for Spring 2026 at a time and location to be determined.
A major component of the program is professional mentoring/coaching. Each program participant will be paired with a senior level executive who will work with the Fellow during the academic year to develop a career plan. The career plan will indicate expectations for the year as well as expected outcomes. The Fellows will also be encouraged and supported to engage in additional professional development activities such as making a professional presentation at the NCCHC Symposium or at another professional meeting or writing a thought paper on a relevant educational topic.
Program Cost
The program tuition is $6,000.
- Tuition covers the participant costs for seminars, which include housing, meals, and some program materials.
- Travel, incidentals, and the cost of attending the NCCHC Symposium is the responsibility of the participant and/or the sponsoring institution.
- Candidates must agree to attend all sessions, including the NCCHC Symposium. They must demonstrate support from their supervisor and obtain a letter of recommendation from that person.
- Payment is required upon acceptance into the program.
Eligibility
- Currently hold an administrative position (director, dean, vice-president) and aspire to become an executive leader of a community college, such as a dean, vice-president, or president
- Master’s degree required, doctorate preferred
2025 NCCHC LFP application deadline is April 15, 2025. The online application form and additional requirements must be received by the deadline to be officially reviewed. Space is limited and incomplete applications will not be considered. Early application is advised as applications will be reviewed and accepted as received and space is limited. Applicants will be notified by the May 15, 2025 deadline whether they have been accepted to the program.
For Further Information
Address any questions about the Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. NCCHC Leadership Fellows Program to:
Raúl Rodríguez, PhD
Program Executive Director
raulrodriguez82010@gmail.com