Welcome, Alumni!
Retreats
New this year, NCCCLP Alumni Group is excited to be hosting a face-to-face alumni retreat this March 2023, and it is open to all NCCCLP Alumni.
Mark your calendars for the Spring 2023 Alumni Retreat! The March 2023 Alumni Retreat will be Thursday March 16th and Friday March 17th. Further information about the Spring 2023 Alumni Retreat will be available here by February 6, 2023.
We are also pleased to announce that we will have a second in-person day together on the morning of graduation on April 28th, 2023! This will be held at the North Campus on Guilford Technical Community College—more details to be provided later.
Spring 2023 Alumni Retreat
Thursday, March 16th & Friday, March 17th
Location: Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, NC
The retreat will begin at 12:30pm on Thursday with a keynote speaker, followed by three 1 hour sessions from 1:30pm – 5:00pm. See below for session details.
Retreat Registration
The Spring 2023 Alumni Retreat Registration is open from now until March 14th, 2023. For all NCCCLP Lifetime Alumni the registration fee is WAIVED. Click here to see if you are a lifetime member, and then register below.
NCCCLP graduates who are not already a Lifetime Alumni member may join by paying the one time $100 Alumni Lifetime Membership Fee. This registration allows graduates to attend the retreat at no cost and all future NCCCLP and OLE professional development activities.
- Please make your payment by mailing a check payable to:
- NCCCLP
- CVCC - Attn: Robin Ross
- 2550 Hwy 70 SE,
- Hickory, NC 28602
All check payments must be received prior to March 14th, 2023. Once you have mailed your check to become a Lifetime Member, please register for the retreat below.
Hotel Information
The following hotels are recommended for the NCCCLAG Spring Alumni Retreat. Please be sure to book your hotel room prior to your arrival to the retreat.
Residence Inn
105 Brucewood Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910)693-3400
SpringHill Suites
10024 US 15-501
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910)695-0234
Hampton Inn
200 Columbus Drive
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910)693-4330
Hilton Garden Inn
155 S Hill Rd
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910)692-0801
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
155 Partner Circle
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910)693-2280
Schedule for Spring 2023 Retreat
Thursday, March 16th
12:00 – 12:30 PM Retreat Check In
12:30 – 1:15 PM Keynote Session
Culturally Responsive Leadership: Activating All Assets
Presenter: Natasha Lipscomb, Vice-President of Student Success, Rowan-Cabarrus CC, Certified John Maxwell Trainer, NCCCLP Graduate (pictured below)
1:30 – 2:30 PM Breakout Session I (A & B)
Session I (A): Lessons About Leadership from the Donut Box
Presenter: Gilbert Umberger - Assistant Director, Student Enrichment, Durham Technical CC
Session I (B): TBA
2:45 – 3:45 PM Breakout Session II (C & D)
Session II (C): From Burnout to Breakthrough
Presenter: Dr. Christy Holmes, Dean of Arts & STEM, Central Carolina CC
Session II (D): TBA
Presenter: Suzanne Rohrbaugh, Vice-President for Instructional Services, Randolph CC
4:00 – 5:00 PM Breakout Session III (E & F)
Session III (E): Navigating Transformational Change through an Equity Lens
Presenter: Dr. Angela Davis, Vice-President, CTEO, Office of the President, Durham Technical CC
Session III (F): Cookies, Cursive, and Crucial Conversations: Personal-Touch Leadership
Presenter: Dr. Tracy Mancini, President, Carteret CC
8:00 PM Evening Social
Friday, March 17th
8:00 – 8:20 AM Juice and Muffins
All Thursday Sessions will be repeated on Friday. During all time slots, participants may choose to attend a Fishbowl Activity. Please see below for more info on the Fishbowl sessions.
8:30 – 9:30 AM Breakout Session IV (A & B)
Session IV (A): Lessons About Leadership from the Donut Box
Presenter: Gilbert Umberger - Assistant Director, Student Enrichment, Durham Technical CC
Session IV (B): TBA
9:45 – 10:45 AM Breakout Session V (E & F)
Session V (E): Navigating Transformational Change through an Equity Lens
Presenter: Dr. Angela Davis, Vice-President, CTEO, Office of the President, Durham Technical CC
Session V (F): Cookies, Cursive, and Crucial Conversations: Personal-Touch Leadership
Presenter: Dr. Tracy Mancini, President, Carteret CC
11:00- 12:00 AM Breakout Session VI
Session VI (C): From Burnout to Breakthrough
Presenter: Dr. Christy Holmes, Dean of Arts & STEM, Central Carolina CC
Session VI (D): TBA
Presenter: Suzanne Rohrbaugh, Vice-President for Instructional Services, Randolph CC
Fishbowl Activity
If you choose not to attend a session, you have the option of joining a Round table “Fishbowl” activity. Current issue/questions that have been selected will be drawn out of the bowl and discussed.
Contact The NCCCLAG Management Team
North Carolina Community College Leadership Alumni Group (NCCCLAG)
Pat Akers
P.A. Training Solutions
North Carolina Community College Leadership Program, Founder
336.886.6983
pakers@nccclp.com
Director of Curriculum Operations & Leadership Development
Sandhills
Community College
3395 Airport Road
Pinehurst, NC 28326
910.246.4128
mbridschge@nccclp.com
Wilson
Executive Director, Office of Learning Support
Catawba Valley
Community College
2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828.327.7000 x4525
swilson@nccclp.com
Mathematics Faculty
Gaston
College
828.719.7411
mboone@nccclp.com
Department Chair/Associate Professor & Coordinator, Mathematics
Sandhills
Community College
910.695.3749
johnwilliamson@nccclp.com