The topics below have been shared with the finalists, and they will have 10 - 15 minutes to present on a topic of choice with 25 minutes for questions after their presentations.
Visionary Leadership for the Future of Our College: Shaping Student Success, Academic Excellence, and Faculty Growth
As the incoming Provost, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our institution. Please share your vision for Salt Lake Community College over the next five years, focusing on strategies to enhance student success, strengthen academic excellence, and support faculty development. Include examples of past experiences where your leadership led to measurable outcomes and discuss how you plan to build upon the college's current strengths while addressing potential challenges.
Transformational Leadership: Inspiring Innovation, Empowering Growth, and Driving Lasting Change
Discuss your approach to leading impactful change within Salt Lake Community College. Please include strategies for fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering faculty and staff to exceed their potential, building shared ownership of student success with non-instructional areas of the college, and successfully navigating challenges to achieve long-term institutional goals. Please share specific examples of past experiences where good leadership sparked positive transformation and strengthened community engagement.
Innovating for Success: Advancing Education, Partnerships, and Workforce Readiness in Community Colleges
Present your ideas for leveraging emerging technologies and pedagogical practices to improve student outcomes. Please share strategies for increasing retention and graduation rates, strengthening community partnerships, and aligning academic programs with evolving workforce needs.
