Leadership Institute Reflections
The
Leadership Institute time was an experience away from the trials and
tribulations of the work environment. It is an assembly of co-workers,
attending meetings with guest speakers from the various walks of life:
community colleges, system office personnel, and private industry that
are willing to share their experiences both in front of an assemblage
as well as one-on-one. It is a time of break-out sessions with a
sharing of different environments that will lead to a scheme that is
for the individual good as well as that of the whole. It is a time to
mingle and find out how you, the piece, from where you are attached,
the area, the other pieces that are adjacent to you, and how you fit
into the overall picture of the college as a whole.
Joe Schuhbauer. 2004
We
had the opportunity to be creative. The Leadership Institute allowed
time for fellowship an social interaction with co-workers of the
college that you do not have time to see on a daily basis or even
monthly basis. For me, as a (then) new full time employee, I was able
to meet and interact with people from all areas of the College. Take
the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Institute. You will
learn about yourself and those you work with.
Altrice Gales. 2005
The
Leadership Institute is an important tool to bond and become a team at
Pitt Community College. It is so important for Faculty and Staff to
work together and not pull from each other, because we are all here for
our students and we should always put them first. The institute will
help us to accomplish our mission if we go with an open heart and mind.
Mary Lee Smart. 2004
I
left the Leadership Institute with a feeling of "time well spent." I
especially appreciated the opportunity to learn more about my own
leadership profile, and Leadership as it relates to the Community
College Employees and in our Community Partnerships. It was a good
experience to have fun with and get to know fellow PCC co-workers.
Cyndra Gasperini. 2006
The
PCC Leadership Institute was a great opportunity to work with others
across campus that I seldom have the opportunity to work with. This
experience further confirmed my belief that each one of us can be a
leader in our own way and in our own work area. It was nice to see
representatives from administration, faculty, and all areas of support
staff in attendance. I would encourage anyone from all areas of the
campus to apply to attend the second annual Leadership Institute.
Ann Land. 2005
The
Leadership Institute was an extremely rewarding experience for me. The
opportunity to work with a wide variety of people across campus was
very exciting. It is not often that we have the opportunity to come
together to share the wonderful things happening within our
departments. The group activities were fun and provided us with the
opportunity to problem solve together which promoted group
cohesiveness. The positive environment of the Leadership Institute
reaffirmed my commitment to the community college system, our students,
our community, and to each other. I am happy to say that I now have
many new friends across campus due to the institute. I highly
recommend that you attend the institute and take the opportunity to
broaden your horizons.
Elizabeth De Jesus Toderick. 2006
