Executive Leadership Programs

The Belk Center is committed to providing ongoing executive leadership development programs and resources for community college presidents to better equip them to lead institutional changes related to improving student access, completion, post-graduation success and equity.

Signature Events

Presidents’ Academy

The Presidents’ Academy -- a partnership between the Belk Center, NC State College of Education, N.C. Association of Community College Presidents, N.C. Community College System, Achieving the Dream and Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program -- provides ongoing support to community college presidents to help them strengthen their institution’s performance.

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Dallas Herring Lecture

W. Dallas Herring was instrumental in the creation of the North Carolina Community College System. His work widened access to and democratized higher education for thousands of North Carolinians. NC State honors Herring’s legacy by hosting the annual Dallas Herring Lecture. It invites top community college leaders to speak on urgent and emerging topics, framing how to address the issues and proposing a path forward.

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Resources

Resource Guide

A primary focus of our work at the Belk Center is to support community college leaders and educators in making evidence-based decisions that advance equitable student outcomes. The purpose of this guide is to curate a hub of information for community colleges interested in valuable resources that can continue to inform decisions that support student success in North Carolina.

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Onboarding Video Series for New Presidents and Trustees

The following videos were developed to provide an overview of NC Community Colleges. The partnership between the Belk Center and EdNC will continue as we develop additional videos that address the topics listed below. These videos will support the NCCC System Office’s annual orientation for new presidents.

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Video Resource: Using Emsi Studies (Short)

Short informational video about using Emsi studies funded by the Belk Endowment.

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Video Resource: Using Emsi Studies (Long)

Longer informational video about using Emsi studies funded by the Belk Endowment.

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Customized Leadership Development

The Belk Center assists community college leaders, scholars and practitioners with developing customized campus leadership programming, research and survey administration. Complete the form to connect with us about your ideas.

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