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I'm excited about this new chapter to implement what I've learned through this leadership course, but I'm also sad that it's ending because I have enjoyed learning more about my coworkers and getting to know them on a more personal level.

Mandy Hurtt
Director of Recruiting
Class of 2023

Now is the time to take the LEAD with a professional development opportunity for those working at Meridian Community College. MCC is committed to building strong leaders in all areas of the College. By focusing exclusively on our employees, we can concentrate on important skills such as communication, leadership, and team building that can improve our college and create opportunities for personal growth and success.

Participants in the E.L.C. Institute will... 

  • Identify critical leadership skills that can help take you to the next step in your career.

  • Collaborate with and learn from the College's executive leadership team as we discuss the opportunities facing MCC.

  • Engage in professional relationships and exchange ideas with other campus leaders.

  • Expand your perspectives and learn strategies that can help you work and build relationships across campus.

Program structure

The E.L.C. includes instruction and mentoring over a period of 9 months* (August through May) with up to 10 colleagues from across campus. The format will include:

  • Orientation in August where participants will learn about different leadership styles and review individual results of a strengths finder assessment.

  • Eight on-campus meetings (once a month from September to May, the first Tuesday of every month) to include presentations on such topics as:
    • Foundations of Leadership
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Communication Strategies
    • Customer Service and Conflict Resolution
    • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
    • Crisis and Meeting Management
    • Building Relationships and Teams
    • Legal Issues and Human Resources
    • College Operations and Organization

  • The highlight will be a final group project focused on identifying a College need with a fully developed program/solution. 

*E.L.C. does not meet in January.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must have worked for at least one year as a full-time employee at Meridian Community College

  • Applicants must have demonstrated commitment to personal and leadership growth, collaboration, and innovation

Program Incentives

  • Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks

  • Course material

  • Leadership Book, to be chosen by President

  • Official E.L.C. polo-style shirt

  • Medallion and certificate at graduation 

  • $500 stipend at the completion of the program

Frequently Asked Questions

So you can personally develop as a leader, learn about Meridian Community College, and engage with colleagues. 

Over the course of the program, you will be required to read one leadership book of a reasonable, standard length and develop a project with those who are part of your leadership class. You will have some time to work on the year-long project in class, but you should be prepared to work outside of class when required. A significant amount of the time required for the class will be included in the one-day-a-month workshops.  Each participant should be committed to attending all the events/workshops required of the program.

Each VP will meet with deans, directors, and other administrative leaders to discuss each candidate and gain consensus. If you would like this opportunity, you should fill out an application to be considered.

The program is designed to encourage growth as an individual, leader, and colleague.

The $500 stipend will be awarded by check at graduation to all participants who complete the entire program, which includes attending all sessions, completing the course material, participating in group discussions, and contributing to the group project. 

Of course, program participation would only enhance applicants. Anytime someone applies for a job, it's great if he or she has training on how to be a leader.  This class is about institutional commitment to developing people, expanding opportunities for people to understand and interact with the processes associated with running a college and encouraging diversity of opinions as we move forward.

E.L.C. Alumni

Shaquita Hopson-Alfonso

Associate Director of Veterans & Military Services, C2C Coach

Laureta Chislom

Executive Assistant to the President

Tim Cole

Director of Custodial & Support Services

Jamila Brown-Coleman

Adult Basic Education Instructor

Eric Griffin

Commercial Truck Driving Program Instructor

Christopher Haralson

Athletic Trainer and Sports Information Director

Jeanette Howell

Support Services Coordinator

Angie Pickard

Director of Human Resources

Terrell Taylor

Director of Casteel Art Gallery, Art Instructor

  • Not Pictured: Erin Richardson, Instructional Design Specialist
Tony Boutwell

Director of Visual Media

Mitch Brantley

Guitar Instructor

Cyndy Bratu

Administrative Assistant to the CFO

An Howard Hill

Culinary Arts Technology Program Coordinator and Instructor

Brandy Hill

Foundation Accountant

Mandy Hurtt

Director of Recruiting

Victoria Liddell

Out Of School Youth Director and Navigator

Whitney Stevens

Director of Financial Aid

Marlo Turner

Payroll Manager

Kristi Williamson

Circulation/Catalog Librarian

 

 

 

For more information:
Leia Hill, Ed.D.
Vice President | Institutional Advancement
Executive Director | MCC Foundation
leia.hill@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8612

 

E.L.C. APPLICATION