Community College Leadership Development Series

Elevate your college leadership with EAB’s professional development series, designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with the strategic thinking and change leadership skills needed to address today’s most pressing challenges.

In an increasingly complex higher education environment, these skills are essential—but often underdeveloped. EAB’s three-part series closes this gap by providing practical, research-informed tools that help leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Series session overview

This is a three-part series of 60-minute sessions. The series takes place from February through April.

• Hidden Enemies to Strategy
  • February 26 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
  • This is a level-setting presentation where participants learn how inherent cognitive biases inhibit strategic thinking. The session introduces five evidence-based techniques to mitigate the impact of cognitive biases and craft bold strategies that can succeed in a rapidly changing world.

• Leading Campus Change Initiatives
  • March 18 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Change is inevitable, but managing change effectively is a skill. This session will guide attendees in crafting and executing robust change management plans that ensure smooth transitions and lasting improvements.

• Cultivating Compassionate Leadership
  • April 9 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Research shows that compassionate leadership is vital for effective leadership. Yet it’s a skill often left out in traditional training programs for college leaders. Join this session to learn concrete strategies to forge deeper connections and transform conflict into growth.

Sessions

Click Register to sign up for the below sessions. Use the checkbox to deselect the ones you cannot attend.

Attendance is best suited for vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, and directors. Registration is limited to five attendees per institution.

• Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
• Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
• Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time