The Strategic Planning Institute (SPI) and Fellows Program is a year-long, cohort-based program that helps rural-serving community colleges build their next strategic plan — through structured facilitation, tools and peer mentoring. More about the SPI . . .

• Edwards, J. & Nichols, H. (2026). Strategic Plan Alignment Across North Carolina’s 58 Community Colleges: Shared Commitments, Local Impact. Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. Raleigh, N.C.