Leadership Institute

Advanced Learning Opportunities Leadership

NCMPR is committed to elevating community and technical college marcom and PR pros by building strong leaders. The Leadership Institute focuses exclusively on developing the skills those professionals need to advance and succeed as a key member of their colleges’ administrative leadership teams.

What is included in the Leadership Institute?

Two live sessions may include

• Two-day summer workshop, held daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Interactive leadership development and presentation training
• Small-group discussions, networking and peer collaboration
• Final in-person session featuring participant presentations, key takeaways and graduation recognition at the NCMPR national conference

Online components may include

• Monthly live instruction via Zoom
• Distance learning through webinars and guest speakers
• Online discussion groups and peer collaboration
• Optional mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Leadership resources, worksheets and professional development activities

Participants will gain 

• Leadership and communication skills
• Presentation and strategic thinking experience
• Professional networking opportunities
• Practical tools and strategies to apply at their institutions 

2026–27 Leadership Institute 

Please save the following program dates:

• Summer in-person meeting: July 16-17, 2026
• Monthly online sessions: August 2026 through February 2027, held the third Thursday of each month for two hours, 8 a.m. Pacific / 11 a.m. Eastern
• National conference: March 17–19, 2027

Learn more about the 2026-27 Leadership Institute and apply today.

Program Impact and Growth

Since its launch in 2021, NCMPR's Leadership Institute has quickly established itself as a premier leadership development experience for community college communication professionals.

The inaugural cohort kicked off with a summer meeting in Denver, Colorado, in June 2021, and culminated with final presentations and graduation in March 2022, setting the standard for a dynamic, cohort-based learning journey.

Today, the program continues to build a strong and growing network of leaders:

• Ninety-three NCMPR members have successfully completed the Leadership Institute
• The program has now celebrated its fifth cohort, marking a significant milestone in its continued expansion and impact

With each cohort, the Leadership Institute strengthens its reputation for developing confident, strategic leaders who are shaping the future of community college communications.

Questions?

James Walters
executive director
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Natalie Daggett
director of operations and Leadership Institute liaison
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