Partnerships & Convenings
Catalyzing change together.
We create opportunities for North Carolina’s 58 community colleges and the people who support them to come together to drive change. We connect stakeholders and break down barriers – making space for institutional and systemic transformation.
Register today to watch the 2023 Dallas Herring Lecture

Dallas Herring Lecture
Annual lecture illuminating solutions from top national community college leaders on urgent and emerging issues
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Advancing Equitable Transfer
Working group of higher education leaders dedicated to improving equitable transfer statewide
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NC Reconnect
A group of cross-sector partners working to re-engage adult learners with some college credit but no degree or credential
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Our Partners
State and national organizations advising and supporting Belk Center initiatives for North Carolina’s community colleges
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We’re stronger because you’re here.
Your presence and perspective ground our work in the realities North Carolina’s community colleges – and the people who lead and support them – face every day. Whether you’re creating college transfer opportunities, reconnecting with adult learners in your community, or exploring best practices from experienced community college leaders around the country, we invite you to engage with our work.