leadership dr. cary a. israel president collin county community college district presented to the...

Leadership

Dr. Cary A. IsraelPresidentCollin County Community College District

Presented to theCollin County Association of RealtorsTexas REALTORS® Leadership ProgramNovember 30, 2007

Collin Mission

Collin County Community CollegeDistrict is a student and community-centered institution committed todeveloping skills, strengtheningcharacter and challenging the intellect.

Collin Core ValuesWe have a passion for:

LearningService and InvolvementCreativity and InnovationAcademic ExcellenceDignity and RespectIntegrity

Total Unduplicated HeadcountCredit and Noncredit InstructionFiscal Years 1986 through 2007

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5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

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1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

5095 9382 12296 17857 21000 20416 21373 22160 24235 25495 26924 28556 30524 30459 33366 35840 37037 38220 40069 40601 41402 43913

Gender Distribution of Credit StudentsFall 2007

Female 56%

Male 44%

Age Distribution of Credit StudentsFall 2007

8%

52%

19%

8%5%

7%1%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

<17 18-22 23-29 30-35 36-40 41-54 55+

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Collin Employees

Approximately

2,600

Annual Total Ad Velorum Tax Rate per $100 of Property ValuationCollin County Community College District

1995 through 2007

$0.098550

$0.090646

$0.089422

$0.096723

$0.092843

$0.098550

$0.098550

$0.098550

$0.094049

$0.091932

$0.091946

$0.087683

$0.086984

$0.085000

$0.087000

$0.089000

$0.091000

$0.093000

$0.095000

$0.097000

$0.099000

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Tax Year

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Collin Students Receiving Financial Aid & Scholarships

1,3281,565

2,022

2,885

3,4283,723

4,718

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4,000

6,000

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Leadership

Art versus science...gettingothers to do something thatyou are convinced needs tobe done.

Vance Packard The Status Seekers

Leadership

The capability to perceive what should be done

The ability to influence other people to want to achieve results

Liberating people to do what is required of them

Leadership

A two-way process of mutual

influence and reinforcing relationships A social process and a set of values What gives an organization its vision What gives an organization the ability

to translate that vision into reality

“Leadership also implies intentionality, in the sense that the implied change is not random but is rather directed toward some future end or condition that is desired or valued.”

Alexander and Helen AstinPrinciples of Transformative LeadershipJanuary 2001 AAHE Bulletin

HARLEYSHOCK (har lee shok) n. – Pulling into the last remaining parkingspot only to discover a motorcycle there.

“Leadership is a process that is ultimately concerned with fostering change. In contrast to the notion of “management,” which suggests prevention or maintenance, “leadership” implies a process where there is movement – from wherever we are now to some future place or condition that is different.”

Alexander and Helen AstinPrinciples of Transformative LeadershipJanuary 2001 AAHE Bulletin

Leadership vs. Management

Management Maintains Focus on systems Relies on control Short range view Eye on the bottom line

Leadership Develops Focus on people Inspires trust Long range perspective Eye on the horizon

Let’s Get Rid of Management

People don’t want to be managed,they want to be led.

Whoever heard of a world manager?World leader, yes.

Educational leader. Political leader. Religious leader. Scout leader. Community leader. Business leader.

They lead. They don’t manage. The carrot always wins over the stick.

Ask your horse. You can lead your horse to water,but you can’t manage him to drink.

If you want to manage somebody, manage yourself.Do that well and you’ll be ready to stop managing

and start leading.

Leadership Theories Douglas McGregor: Theory X and Theory Y Abraham Maslow’s: Hierarchy of Needs Alfred Adler: Self Actualization Frederich Herzberg: Motivational-Hygiene Theory Chris Argysis: Motivational Management Rensis Likert: Interaction Influence

Stereotype Based on Historical Reality

LEADERSHIP J OBS

Management

J obs

Individual

Contributor J obs Professional Technical Clerical Sales Manual

The Reality Today

Leadership J obs

M anagement M anagement J obs J obs

Individual Contributor J obs

“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the leader is a servant.”

Max DePreeFormer CEO of

Herman Miller Inc.

Leadership Truths

Leadership is not a position, but a relationship?

Leadership roles are more often conferred by the group….authority often flows upward?

Leadership Styles

POWER is still the most prevalent leadership style today?• Charismatic• Motivational• Empathic

New Leadership Style NeededWhy? Workers are more intelligent Work is more complex Information is more readily available Workers are more diverse

Our job as administratorsand leaders is to clarify and adjudicate the ambiguity that dominates so many aspects of human behavior and our organizations.

If you can’t deal with ambiguity, avoid the leadership business.

If you’re the boss, every problem is your problem. But not all problems are meant to be tackled at the same time.

Always look at where you're going...

Successful Leaders Need to take risks...

to give credit…to show concern…

to care

Successful leaders know how to laugh

Moving an agenda or taking an unpopular position means sticking your neck out, inevitably, someoneis going to take a swing at it.

(Giraffe)

The Effects of Successful Leadership People will feel significant Learning and competence will matter People will feel a sense of community Work will be exciting

President’s Typical DayWhile there is not a “typical” day for a President, here is

what a typical week can include for the President of Collin…

Read and answer over 550 emails Read and respond to mail; telephone calls Meet with potential donors Plan for fundraising events Attend fundraising events Work on state legislation and funding issues for the college Welcome attendees at a national conference for Psi Beta Participate in Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta induction ceremonies Work on course offerings for college Meet with faculty on issues

Meet with Board Committees regarding budgets, internal audits, organization, new programs, policies, facilities, land search, and more Budget and Finance Committee Campus Facilities and Construction Committee Organization, Education and Policy Committee CCCCD Foundation Board Representation

Meet with land developers Meet with architects Meet with city and county officials Prepare materials for Board meeting Meet with Chairman of the Board to review meeting

agenda and related materials Meet with full Board of Trustees in executive and regular

sessions

Review applications for construction manager-at-risk and prepare recommendation for Board approval

Plan for an upcoming Board Retreat Review learning outcomes Plan for new academic programs Plan to improve retention Plan solutions to the high cost of textbooks Conduct leadership training for internal academy -

Academy for Collegiate Excellence (ACE) Meet one-on-one with ACE Fellows Attend Graduation and Pinning Ceremonies

College Commencement Ceremony Dental Hygiene Pinning Fire Science Graduation Nursing Pinning Police Academy Graduation

Speak to external organizations Attend events:

Luncheons and award ceremonies Chambers of Commerce LULAC Community Forum Others

Students Student Leadership Academy Destination College Parent Workshop Lunch with the President Others (for example: Poetry Slam)

Fine Arts Dance Performances Photo Exhibits Art Gallery Exhibits

Evaluate direct reports Meet with Leadership Team members individually

and the Team as a whole Read industry publications, periodicals, e-reports to stay

current on issues in higher education Write an op-ed article for the Dallas Morning News, write a

chapter in a book on successful budgeting Testify before Senate Finance Committee Attend Board meetings of the Medical Center of Plano,

Collin’s Foundation, Plano Chamber of Commerce, Plano Symphony and others

Deal with volatile security incidents Terminate or expel an employee or student

and…Make presentation to the Collin County Association of Realtors’ - Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program!

I want community colleges

to be valued (value added)

I wanted to foster change1) Poor

2) Didn’t apply oneself well

3) Can’t leave home

4) Mother with cancer

I had a nervous breakdown

Passion

Always wanted to teach

Establish a Vision Ask a lot of questions of ourselves and

others

Do significant amount of environmental scanning

Develop benchmark instrument and make site visits to nationally recognized vendors

Question and evaluate existing processes

Focused attention

Envision the future

Articulate and adhere to “Core Values”

Communicate

Plan small wins

Position the organization

Be determined in achieving your goals...

Foster collaboration Execute/accomplish the goals and

objectives Read, sleep, exercise, take your

vacation days Laugh, think, enjoy your family and

friends, and thank G-d for the opportunity

Organizational conspiratorsare alive and well.

INOCULATTE (v): - To take coffee intravenously when you are running late

The “Ethics” Check

I. Is it Legal?

Will I be violating the law or company policy?

II.Is it balanced?

Is it fair to all concerned in the short-term as well as the long-term?

Does it promote win-win relationships?

III. How will it make me feel about myself?

Will it make me proud?

Would I feel good if my decision

was published in the newspaper?

Would I feel good if my family

knew about it?

CAFFIDGET (ka fij’ it) v. -

To break a Styrofoam coffee cup into several hundred pieces after consuming its contents.

A real leader faces the music, even when she doesn’t like the tune.

-Anonymous