National Alliance of Community & Technical Colleges

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Redefining the value proposition of two-year institutions requires a commitment to bold leadership and sustainable institutional strategy. We are engaging with this alliance of leaders to share data-driven insights that bridge the gap between workforce needs and student success. By aligning institutional brand truth with regional economic demands, we empower these colleges to stay focused on changing students’ lives for good and securing their place as vital community anchors.

Presentation

Trust-Building for Campus Momentum

Presented by Emma Jones, Executive Vice President, Leadership
Thursday, June 26, 2:15-3:30 PM

Trust has been identified as the most critical competency for college and university presidents in post-pandemic leadership and has been explored extensively as a primary component of organizational alignment. To pursue the greatest degree of buy-in and momentum possible, leaders must seek to build trust with campus stakeholders. Trust is a complex challenge, though – it’s hard to build and easy to break, and trustworthy behavior does not always engender trust. This session will connect research on trust-building within the broader context of higher education in order to explore the challenges, wins, and realities of leadership in this context.