Six Randolph Community College Employees Complete 7th President’s Leadership Academy

PELA participants

Six Randolph Community College employees completed the requirements of the President’s Educational Leadership Academy recently at RCC.
           
This is the seventh class to participate in the Academy, which is designed to help develop employee leadership skills. It was implemented in spring 2011 as part of President Robert Shackleford’s presidential initiatives. Employees participating this fall were Nancy Bullins, director of human resources; Curtis Burnette, network administrator; Tina Dixon, division chair for Health Sciences & Cosmetic Arts; Grey Lane; division chair for Arts, Social Sciences & Public Services; Matthew Needham, facilities and grounds conservation specialist; and Melissa Smith, distance education specialist for College and Career Readiness.
          
The participants took part in both group and individual sessions with Dr. Shackleford and studied leadership texts. They were also required to attend several leadership learning opportunities, such as Randolph County Commissioners’ meetings, Board of Trustees’ meetings, civic club meetings, or Foundation Board of Directors’ meetings.
           
Applicants are required to have completed one year of employment at RCC by the start of the session for which they are selected. Selection is based on a number of factors including evidence of leadership, leadership potential, representation from all areas of the College, as well as the nature of the applicant’s job.