The Oregon Executive Leadership Academy (OELA) is a year-long cohort program to provide leadership learning, coaching and mentoring to current and up-and-coming senior-level administrators in Oregon community colleges. It will combine face-to-face residential learning with online and campus-based experiences. The academy is led by Lane Community College President Emerita Dr. Mary Spilde. Click here for the 2023 OELA flyer
2023-2024 OELA Dates
Oct. 18-20, 2023 | in-person (Eugene)
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2023 | in-person; connects with OCCA Annual Conference (Sunriver)
Jan. 17, 2024 | virtual
Feb. 8-9, 2024 | in-person (Salem)
April 12, 2024 | virtual
May 8-10, 2024 | in-person (Portland area)
Ideal For
- Deans
- Directors
- Department Chairs
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in at least mid-level management (or demonstrate other experience that qualifies for your program)
- Record of successful leadership & management experiences
- Support from applicant’s president
- Institutional commitment for time & financial support
- Participants must commit to attending every session
Academy Topics
Leading From Within:
- Purpose & Values
- Emotional Intelligence & Positivity
- Leadership Plan
- Management Philosophy
Defining & Building a Culture of Student Success
Orientation to the State of Oregon
Collaborating Around a Common Purpose
Appreciative Inquiry
Leading Change
Equity
Facilitating Outcomes-Based Meetings
Work-Life Balance & Resilience
Taking the Next Step:
- Choosing the Next Position
- Application Materials
- Interviewing
Leadership Panels
Participants Will Learn To:
- Converse knowledgeably on key issues facing community colleges in Oregon;
- Interact effectively with college leaders, legislators and other state policymakers;
- Demonstrate an expanded understanding of college operations outside their own area of expertise;
- Identify leadership qualities and management capacities;
- Present themselves effectively in application and interview situations; and
- Lead change.
Additional Details
Non-residential learning will include reading, online discussion, coaching and attendance at select meetings and conferences, including:
- Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) meeting
- OCCA Board meeting
- Local college board meeting
- Legislative hearing
- OCCA Annual Conference
Program funded by the Strategic Fund. Travel funded by participant’s college. The program is supported in partnership between the OCCA and the Strategic Fund.
