Durham Tech continues to be committed to developing employees by providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the college. The President’s Emerging Leaders Institute is pleased to present the 2025-2026 cohort of the President’s Emerging Leaders Institute, this group work in a variety of at the college. This cohort of 12 Durham Tech employees have the opportunity to participate in an advanced one-year leadership program that includes a personalized leadership plan and capstone project. Capstone projects focus on strategic priorities of the college.
Structure
The first cohort of the President’s Emerging Leaders Institute began in Fall 2023 and concluded in Spring 2024. Emerging leaders meet once each month at an off-site location in the College service area. Professional learning includes but is not limited to the following topics: Higher Education Landscape, Leadership at Durham Tech, Leadership Principles Applied, Understanding Community College Finance, Government Relations, Institutional Advancement, and Change Leadership. Sessions will be led by community leaders, industry partners, government partners, nationally and locally recognized community college subject matter experts, and President Buxton. Graduates will participate in a celebration banquet to include guests and institute partners.
Selection Process
- Participants are required to complete courses 1-3 of the Durham Tech Leadership Academy.
- Perspective participants apply in the summer before commencement of the cohort.
- Final Cohort selection is done by the President and the Executive Team.