About EPL Conference    Registration Preliminary Schedule Preconference Sessions Breakout Sessions Lodging Contact Us About CCLP Home	Preconference Sessions Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m., $50 The Model Entrepreneurial College Regents, Fifth-Level Entrepreneurship can best be described as creative, innovative cutting-edge thinking. Metropolitan Community College is pioneering an initiative that will transform the College into a “model” entrepreneurial college. MCC is on its way to this transformation by infusing entrepreneurial principles in the curriculum across disciplines, system-wide operations, and college-wide philosophy. The presenter will review the steps that MCC has taken to revolutionize its culture toward becoming a 21st century community college entrepreneurial leader. Jackie Snyder, Chancellor, Metropolitan Community College (MO) Understanding and Managing Statewide Legislative Processes Mayors, Fifth-Level We exist during a time when many people in our political world don't understand community colleges. The world of higher education has dramatically changed, and many serving in these roles are ignorant of today’s student choosing community colleges as their “first-choice” option for undergraduate higher education. Do you feel skilled to work with those who secure the resources for future funding of community colleges that may serve your grandchildren? As a former legislator and current president of a multi-campus community college, this presenter will provide the "Top Ten" ways to be more successful in dealing with government officials. Tony Kinkel, President/Ombudsman, Pikes Peak Community College (CO) Succession Planning & Growing Your Own Initiatives Congressional, Fifth-Level Larry Ebbers, University Professor, Iowa State University Hot Policy Issues Coming to a College Near You: Why You Need to Care Governors, Fifth-Level College leadership is not for the faint of heart. Union contracts, bond elections, spiraling technology costs, divisive issues, and countless other challenges contribute to sleepless nights for many. Further, looming political battles promise to complicate the lives of college leaders. This interactive dialogue will explore emerging policy issues including serving the growing legion of undocumented students; the community college baccalaureate; and significant changes in public funding. Katherine Boswell, President, Education Policy Associates (UT)
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