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November 20, 2009 Estrella Mountain Community College Administrator Selected to Attend Prestigious Institute Avondale, Arizona - November 20, 2009 - Dr. Clay Goodman, vice president of occupational education at Estrella Mountain Community College, has been selected by a national review panel as one of only 33 community college leaders to attend the prestigious Executive Leadership Institute sponsored by the League for Innovation in the Community College. The 33 participants hold senior-level leadership positions in community colleges throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Gerardo E. de los Santos, president and CEO of the League for Innovation said, "The review panel was extremely impressed with the quality of the applicants, which speaks well for the future vitality of the community college." The institute, to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 6-11, 2009, provides an opportunity for potential community college presidents or those in transition to review their abilities and interests, to refine their skills, and to participate in discussions on leadership with an outstanding array of faculty drawn from among nationally and internationally recognized community college leaders. These include community college chief executive officers, experts in leadership development, community college trustees, presidential search consultants, members of the League for Innovation board of directors, and other prominent figures. "I'm excited about the opportunity and looking forward to learning how I can continue to improve in my role at Estrella Mountain. Having the chance to interact with other community college professionals from around the world is incredible and I'm humbled to have been chosen to be part of such a select group," said Goodman. This is the Executive Leadership Institute's twenty-second year preparing senior-level community college administrators to successfully fill the presidential role. Estrella Mountain Community College is located on Thomas and Dysart Roads in Avondale and offers transfer-ready academic courses and job-specific occupational training to approximately 13,000 students annually. Estrella Mountain is part of the Maricopa County Community College District, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. For more information visit www.estrellamountain.edu or www.maricopa.edu. The League is an international association dedicated since 1968 to catalyzing the community college movement. The League hosts conferences and institutes, develops web resources, conducts research, produces publications, provides services, and leads projects and initiatives with member colleges, corporate partners, and other agencies in a continuing effort to make a positive difference for students and communities. Media Contact: Carissa Pool (623) 935-8054 carissa.pool@estrellamountain.edu |
