"As a relatively new manager, I really enjoyed connecting with other “rising professionals” in higher education throughout the country. While I have strong relationships and connections within my own institution, it was a breath of fresh air to hear the experiences and perspectives from peers at other colleges and universities...Together we talked through problems and brainstormed solutions. Over the course of the program I always looked forward to our meetings and checking-in with my new virtual colleagues."
Emily McClosky, Director of Graduate Studies, Villanova University

Rising Professionals for Higher Education Administrators

​2022 Dates, Registration & Payment

Facilitator: Adam Motenko ([email protected])

Program Dates:
Wednesdays on Zoom Video Conference (all times shown in Eastern Time Zone)
Session 1 -- (Kick-off) January 12, 2022, 10:00am -4:00pm
Session 2 -- February 9, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm
Session 3 -- March 9, 2022,12:00-2:00pm
Session 4 -- April 13, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm
Session 5 -- May 11, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm
Session 6 -- June 8, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm
Session 7 -- (Closing) July 13, 2022, 12:00-2:00pm

​Additionally, peer and individual coaching meetings will be scheduled with cohort participants.
Questionnaire and interview:
​We want to be sure this is the right development opportunity at the right time for each participant. Upon registering, CCC will reach out to participants to have them complete a questionnaire about their experience and goals. They will then be contacted for a 30-minute interview with the facilitator.
​The purpose of this conversation is to:
-- Set expectations for participation
-- Understand the participant's goals and motivation for participating in Rising Professionals at this time
-- Answer any questions the participant has about the program

Program cost:
Individual registration:                                                                                $2,500   
Multiple registrations from the same department or division:           $2,250 each
(3) hours of follow-on professional coaching:                                          $750
Rising Professionals features:
  • A pre-program application and interview to set expectations and help ensure this is the right program at the right time for each participant
  • A virtual learning community with a one-day kick-off followed by (6) monthly Zoom video sessions
  • Both self-directed and facilitator led learning 
  • Professional and peer coaching
  • Small learning group size
  • A time commitment equivalent to a 4-day conference spread over 7 months, all of which can be done from the convenience of your location
  • Option to add (3) individual coaching sessions with the CCC Coach Facilitator following the end of the cohort program 
"The most impactful thing for me was the content of the work we covered. So many of the items we read and discussed were not only thought provoking but practical and useful immediately.  A close second would be the one-on-one coaching followed by the triad coaching. The one-on-one was helpful for me to understand my leadership style, identify my goals as a leader, and determine the path to achieving them."
Susan Leighton, Director Academic Programs, Villanova University
“The peer coaching has changed the way I ask questions and frame language in meetings and with my team in a way that is more open ended.  I allow others to come to their own conclusions  and include them in a collaborative process.” 
​Erica Baxter
Director of Advancement Systems and Technology
College of the Holy Cross​