By Association for Career and Technical Education
Today the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced its second class of fellows for its 2020 Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE – Sponsored by ECMC Foundation (PLSP-ECMCF). The program’s review committee selected 20 participants for the 2020-2021 cohort. The PLSP-ECMCF will support current and aspiring leaders in career and technical education (CTE). The goal is to provide professional and career growth opportunities to the next generation of leaders at nonprofits and postsecondary institutions offering CTE programs.
The 2020-2021 cohort includes the following individuals. Individual press releases describing the fellows’ biographies can be accessed by clicking on their names below:
- Dr. Sophia Alston – Technical College of the Lowcountry
- Dr. Carol Ash – Central New Mexico Community College
- Dr. Pam Carter – Community College of Philadelphia
- William Castillo – Leeward Community College
- Emilie Cherry – Community College of Baltimore County
- Kimberly M. Dreaden – Indian Hills Community College
- Shakari Fraser – Cowen Institute: Tulane University
- Kia Keyton – Greenville Technical College
- Josh Labrie – Northern Virginia Community College
- Al Long – Southern State Community College
- Susan Moreland – Colorado Mountain College
- Brett D. Richardson – St. Louis Community College
- Richard Ross – Valley City State University
- Adrian San Miguel – Idaho Career & Technical Education
- Jared Scharpen – Minneapolis Community & Technical College
- Jason Simon – AMTEC (Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education)
- Alberto Urbina – Houston Community College
- Laura VanWaardhuizen – Iowa State University
- Kelly Washington– Altierus Career College
- Brittney Williams – Louisiana Community & Technical College System
This is ACTE’s second cohort of 20 CTE postsecondary professionals in leadership development activities. These activities include creating a personal development plan, attending virtual and in-person professional development sessions, sharing best practices with the field and engaging with a mentor. The goal of the program is to help participants develop and refine their skills in CTE organizational leadership and management; build critical skills in communication, collaboration, networking, problem solving and use of time/resources; and hone their ability to facilitate institutional change. The PLSP-ECMCF also includes a research study to help determine what efforts best contribute to leadership development among postsecondary CTE professionals and the creation of resources that can be widely distributed to support others in the field.
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About ACTE
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
About ECMC Foundation
ECMC Foundation is a Los Angeles-based, nationally focused foundation whose mission is to inspire and to facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes—especially among underserved populations—through evidence-based innovation. It is one of several affiliates under the ECMC Group enterprise based in Minneapolis. ECMC Foundation makes investments in two focus areas: College Success and Career Readiness; and uses a spectrum of funding structures, including strategic grantmaking and program-related investments, to invest in both nonprofit and for-profit ventures. Working with grantees, partners and peers, ECMC Foundation’s vision is for all learners to unlock their fullest potential. Learn more about ECMC Foundation by visiting ecmcfoundation.org and ECMC Group by visiting ecmcgroup.org.