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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The NCACE Leadership Institute is a 2-day intensive experience designed to provide members with the key strategies and techniques to effectively run an organization and to provide low-cost professional development for those who find themselves in a leadership role or have leadership aspirations.  In this dynamic and collaborative Institute experience, participants will learn about common approaches, tools, and methods used by professionals across North Carolina for developing staff and sustainable organizations. This program is also intended to provide colleagues with professional development to add to their own careers.

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This training is open to:

 ・All collegiate and employer members of NCACE

 ・Those with the ability and willingness to meet training program expectations

 ・Individuals interested in progressing to the next level in career services/recruiting or jumping into the profession

The 2025 Leadership Institute will take place at Blue Cross Blue Shield NC on March 13-14, 2025.

Address:  4615 University Drive, Durham, NC 

Cost: $100 – includes coffee and lunch on both days

Space is limited and the application deadline is Friday, January 24, 2025.

We request that all applicants commit to participating in all sessions for the duration of the event.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by early February. A formal registration requesting payment will be provided to accepted members. Suggestions for local hotel accommodations near Blue Cross Blue Shield NC as well as meal requests will be sent to participants after the application has been approved.

Questions: Contact Kathleen Fenner via email at kathleen_fenner@ncsu.edu

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Day 1 Schedule:

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 from 9:30AM to 4:30PM

9:30-10:00am

Registration


10:00 - 10:30am

Welcome & Icebreaker


10:30 - 11:15am

Keynote Speaker: Marcus Sanderlin, NCACE President


11:15 - 12:00pm

Leadership Styles: Allison Binkley, NCACE President-Elect


12:00 - 12:45pm

Lunch & Networking


12:45 - 2:00pm

CliftonStrengths Session


2:00 - 2:15pm

Networking Break


2:15 - 3:00pm

Mentorship & Leadership: NCACE Mentor Program


3:00 - 3:15pm

Networking Break


3:15 - 4:30pm

Navigating Office Politics


Evening

Dinner on your own or with colleagues

Day 2 SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025 from 9:30AM to 3:00PM

9:30-10:00am

Registration & Opening Activity


10:00 - 10:15am

Welcome & Opening Remarks from BCBSNC


10:15 - 10:30am

Networking Break


10:30 - 11:30am

Panel: Career Moves & Career Changers


11:30 - 12:30pm

Lunch & Networking


12:30 - 1:45pm

Panel: Post-COVID Student Engagement


1:45 - 2:45pm

Panelist Roundtable Mini-Sessions


2:45 - 3:00pm

Closing Reflections


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