Our higher education leadership training equips professionals with the tools, strategies, and institutional insights needed to drive growth, foster innovation, and enhance student success on campus.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an experienced professional, our program is designed to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of higher education, successfully navigate its complexities, excel in your role, and make a lasting impact.
The Parris Foundation is dedicated to creating a brighter future across communities. That’s why we’ve developed a training program that’s designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively lead within their academic institutions.
This training empowers leadership professionals to make strategic decisions, navigate complex challenges, inspire others, and ultimately improve the overall quality of education and student experience by fostering positive change within their institution.
With our help, those in leadership roles can maximize their impact on college students, address the unique challenges colleges face, and help the next generation achieve success.
Here are some of the benefits from our training:
Comprehensive curriculum
Gain actionable insights into leadership development, professional growth, and institutional management. This includes asynchronous learning done via our LMS, as well as synchronous learning communities.
Proven guidance
Our training leaves nothing to chance, thanks to seasoned guidance that comes from extensive experience in higher education leadership and management.
Practical application
By learning through hands-on workshops, case studies, and collaborative projects, you’ll receive training that can be quickly applied in real-world settings, both in current and future roles.
Available 1-on-1 consultations and support
Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from a 30+ year expert to align our training with your unique goals that pertain to both your institution and career.
Institutional insights
Receive instruction that comes from institutional experience in multiple states and from various leadership roles to understand how higher education institutions function and how they intersect with larger structures like shared governance.
Supportive learning community
By learning together in a community of professionals, you’ll be able to roll play, practice skills, build trust, and more. This learning community is available in-person or Zoom, letting you learn in the way that’s most convenient for you.
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With her PhD in counselor education and supervision, Dr. Katherine Bacon is ready to use her 30+ years of experience to educate and inspire professionals in institutions of higher education.
Additionally, Dr. Bacon’s experience as a tenured university professor and the executive director and founder of the Parris Foundation enables her to help each student gain the needed insights to lead with confidence and achieve their goals.
No matter where you want to go with your career, The Parris Foundation wants to help take you there. That’s why we’re happy to offer 1-on-1 training and consulting from a 30+ year expert.
This provides you with the personalized insights and guidance you need to continue to advance in your career while receiving the help you need to overcome anything that hinders your progress.