Management Resources
Empower your rural community college managers and leaders with our management training programs We're looking for individuals to test our on-line management training so reach out to get access the training program. We also offer a wealth of valuable free resources on our website to support ongoing leadership growth within the unique context of rural higher education.
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You don't need to leave your campus to access world-class leadership development. Our Rural Community College Management short courses are designed specifically for the unique "boots-on-the-ground" reality of rural education leaders. Each module offers practical, bite-sized lessons and ready-to-use templates that transform your daily operations from reactive firefighting into intentional, strategic leadership.
We currently offer focused short courses in the following critical areas:
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Setting Goals and Expectations: Replace ambiguity with clear, measurable standards of success.
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Interviewing and Onboarding New Staff: Master the art of selecting the right talent and integrating them for long-term retention.
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Building a Strengths-Based Team: Stop fixing weaknesses and start leveraging the natural talents of your staff.
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Effective Individual and Team Meetings: Turn routine touchpoints into high-impact engines for coaching and progress.
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Creating an Engaging Team Culture: Build an environment where staff feel valued, motivated, and connected to the mission.
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Developing and Implementing Long-Term Strategy: Move beyond the day-to-day to chart a sustainable path forward for your department.
Don't just manage your department—cultivate a culture of excellence that moves your college and your community forward.
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Our comprehensive online management training program empowers leaders through a strengths and management self-assessment, followed by two personalized coaching calls to solidify learning and address individual needs. For two months post-program, participants will also benefit from weekly accountability emails to reinforce new skills and ensure sustained progress in their leadership roles. Click here to register.
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Our stand-alone online management training course provides accessible and impactful learning on practical management techniques, allowing you to develop crucial skills at your own pace and convenience. This valuable program offers a structured curriculum packed with actionable insights and resources to immediately enhance your effectiveness as a manager. Click here to register.
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Open Educational Resources (Free Material)
Below are a variety of free resources designed to provide immediate assistance to rural community college managers in several key areas. These available materials aim to equip managers with valuable knowledge and tools to enhance their daily effectiveness and navigate common workplace challenges. (Under Construction)
Open Educational Resources
This section provides a variety of worksheets and templates you can use to help your management skills. The material goes along with the course, but can be used as stand alone resources.
Welcome Module
Setting Expectations
Sample Lead and Lag Indicators
Steps to Create Lag and Lead Indicators
Interviewing and Onboarding
Director of Outreach Sample Search Process
Virtual Interview Committee Instructions
Final Candidate Director of Outreach Interview overview sample
Sample Financial Aid Director Search overview
Sample Student Services Director Search Process overview
New Employee Onboarding Template
First 90 Days Manager Conversations
Strengths
Manager Individual Strengths Conversations
Strengths Chart by Four Categories
Coaching/Meetings
Developmental Coaching Worksheet
Sample 360-degree Survey Questions
Meetings that Matter Worksheet
Team Meeting Audit-Dream Meeting Worksheet
Culture and Recognition
Strategy
Situational Analysis Worksheet
Strategic Planning Facilitation Guide
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