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.
Apply Now!
Applicants should submit the following:
- OELA Application 2023-24
- Personal statement on leadership, which also addresses equity and applicant expectations of program outcomes
- Letter of support from college president
Submit materials by August 15, 2023, to McKenzie Gentry, mgentr11@chemeketa.edu. Contact McKenzie Gentry, 541-974-6677, with questions.
