What is ALP?

The LACCD Administrative Leadership Program (ALP) is a joint venture of the Los Angeles Community Colleges meant to foster the creation a new generation of visionary, student-centered administrative leaders. ALP is designed to promote the development of “agents of institutional change” while providing the basic administrative skills and background knowledge required to navigate State, District, and college systems.

What are ALP’s goals?

• To promote the development of a culture of student success and service to students
• To sharpen essential leadership skills involved in goal setting, team building, and problem solving
• To create a spirit of collegiality and mutual support among District administrative leaders
• To facilitate cross-district and cross-functional dialogue and the sharing of best practices

Who can participate in ALP?

ALP is open to anyone who is considering a future career as an executive-level college administrator (VP or president).  All deans, assistant and associate deans, faculty, and unit supervisors or directors who are contemplating moving up in administrative ranks are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should have been with their college for at least one full year and should have some leadership experience.

What kind of commitment is required?

ALP participants will meet on five Friday’s throughout the academic year in informal workshop sessions.  All ALP workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. until about 3:00 p.m. at the District Office or other designated locations.  ALP teams will also get together occasionally at their home campuses to meet with administrative mentors and discuss team projects.  At the end of the program, ALP teams will present the results of their efforts and will be recognized by the Board of Trustees during a special Board meeting.

What will ALP seminars be like?

Each ALP session will be designed around one or more panel presentations focusing on “real-world” college issues related to institutional change and improvement.  ALP panels will feature presentations by administrative leaders who have established reputations as “agents of change” across the state.  ALP meetings will also offer a series of intensive “crash courses,” designed to provide participants with skills and information needed to function at an executive administrative level.

Will this just be more “talking heads”?

No.  ALP participants will put what they learn into immediate practice by applying the concepts and techniques they acquire to address real campus problems at their home colleges.

Who’s involved?

The Chancellor guides the ALP effort and will take a direct role in its planning and all future activities.  In addition, senior District Office and college administrators are working to design the overall program.  Recognized statewide college leaders and university faculty will be involved in every ALP seminar.

How do I apply?

To apply for admission to the pilot year of ALP, just fill out the attached form and submit it to the President’s Office on your campus or, if you are located in the District Office,  to Janet Hughes on the 9th Floor. Applicants will be notified about admissions decisions via email. Please visit the web site for deadline dates for the 2008-2009 ALP class.

How can I get more information about ALP?

Please contact Vice Chancellor Gary Colombo at 213-891-2152 or via email.