Abraham-Shea begins ‘LEADERSHIP’ program

Southwestern Oregon Community College Director of the Adult Learning Skills Program Dr. Hannah Abraham-Shea has been chosen to participate in the National Institute for Leadership Development “LEADERS” program, an international program for administrators and faculty members in higher education.

This year-long program, designed to enhance the skills participants need to assume major decision-making roles in their institutions, includes institutional practices in supervisory and human relations skills, planning and budgeting and organizational transformation as well as discussions with national experts on the issues confronting higher education during the next decade.

Southwestern President Dr. Judith Hansen will be mentoring Abraham-Shea during the program, as she works on projects that will aid the institution and foster individual professional growth. LEADERS participants are chosen for their professional abilities, their interests in advancement in higher education and the quality of their proposed projects.

The National Institute for Leadership Development is recognized internationally by colleges, universities and businesses for its visionary, holistic programs that produce leaders who effectively challenge assumptions, eliminate barriers and create new pathways to successful solutions.

Press Release Date: May 30, 2008