Bringing a new senior leader into a community college is a pivotal moment, requiring more than just a welcome packet. Our specialized onboarding service, "Cultivate Success," is designed to ensure your new executive leaders, particularly in critical roles like Vice President of Student Services, hit the ground running and make immediate, impactful contributions. We conduct an exhaustive pre-hire situational analysis, delving into crucial enrollment and demographic data, local employer needs, and high school engagement, alongside in-depth interviews with key stakeholders including the President, senior leaders, and direct reports. This comprehensive foundation allows us to identify key performance indicators, inform strategic enrollment and marketing plans, and provide essential updates on Higher Learning Commission compliance and Title IX processes, ensuring your new leader is equipped with the institutional knowledge to thrive from day one.

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Our program extends far beyond the initial assessment, providing a structured, hands-on approach to leadership integration. Before their first day, we prepare a detailed new employee scavenger hunt, a robust training schedule for their initial weeks, and a project plan to guide the development of critical initiatives like the Strategic Enrollment Plan. Once onboard, new leaders receive four personalized coaching conversations, guiding them through the situational overview, leveraging their strengths, navigating their first 90 days, and preparing for sustained success. This holistic and deeply customized approach ensures that your new community college leader not only understands their role but is empowered to drive student success and institutional growth effectively and efficiently.