Leading Edge Institute Welcome

This year’s Leading Edge Institute will take place during the Community College Humanities Association National Conference and presents a unique opportunity to address the theme “The Humanities and Civic Engagement” with Humanities scholars attending the CCHA Conference to explore the roles of the Humanities in teaching the values of civic responsibility and in fostering student engagement. Plan now to join us in Chicago, Illinois, at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel, October 29 – 31, 2009!

ONE REGISTRATION FEE OF ONLY $255.00 (Early Registration Rate) OR $285.00 (Regular Registration Rate) FOR THE LEADING EDGE INSTITUTE WILL INCLUDE ALL CCHA CONFERENCE EVENTS AND LEADING EDGE INSTITUTE MEETINGS AND CONCURRENT SESSIONS.

Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Certified Instructors will gather to exchange innovative ideas, viewpoints, and resources to help strengthen the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Program offerings in communities around the nation and to heighten awareness of the Leadership Development Program’s integration of the Humanities and mission to engage students in civic life. We encourage all Phi Theta Kappa Certified Leadership Instructors to share their expertise by responding to the Call for Presentation Proposals and contribute to this special opportunity!

The Leading Edge Institute goals are to:
~ Highlight best practices in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies classroom,
~ Provide a professional, scholarly environment to enhance training and networking opportunities for Certified Instructors,
~ Present forums on the Institute Theme, “The Humanities and Civic Engagement,” and for exploring new concepts in leadership development,
~ Revitalize and re-energize leadership educators.

Who Should Attend?

  • Phi Theta Kappa Certified Leadership Development Instructors

The Institute is designed to continue the professional development of previously certified leadership educators and provide networking opportunities and an exchange of ideas for enhancing the leadership development classroom.

Others interested in Phi Theta Kappa’s nationally recognized, humanities-based leadership development curriculum can attend the Institute and discover it’s unique approach and methodologies.  Faculty Forums and other opportunities to interact with Phi Theta Kappa Certified Leadership Educators will provide a variety of implementation ideas and information about how Phi Theta Kappa’s Leadership Development Program can meet the needs of many areas within a college.  These others include:

  • Academic Affairs Administrators
  • Honors Programs Directors
  • Student Organization Advisors
  • Student Affairs Administrators
  • Continuing and Community Education Administrators

Phi Theta Kappa’s Leadership Development Program is a foundation for a ground-breaking International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Program developed through a grant awarded by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.  Individuals interested in finding out more about this program and how to bring it to a new area or community will have opportunities to network with the Program developers and engage in Faculty Forum sessions on issues in Public Safety Leadership Development.   These individuals may include:

  • College Public Safety Program Directors and Faculty
  • Leaders, Trainers, and Academy Directors in Law Enforcement, the Fire Service, Emergency Services and Medicine, and Corrections
  • City Council Members and City Managers

Why Should You Attend?

  • To examine best practices in the evolving art of facilitating humanities-based leadership development
  • To experience unparalleled quantity and quality of interaction with speakers and participants who are all focused on our unique and comprehensive approach to leadership development through innovative use of the humanities
  • To be a part of a vibrant Leadership Development Community of Practice
  • To expand your understanding through interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange of views
  • To re-energize for the mission of transforming students into engaged citizen leaders