The new El Camino College PRIDE Leadership Program has been submitted for funding to the Chancellor’s Office. Named after the college’s Statement of Values (People, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence), PRIDE is designed to include participation from faculty, staff and managers across the college community. The program uses sound practices and theory-based approaches to developing effective leaders. Starting in spring 2017, a group of about 18-24 participants will go through the semester-long program comprised of four modules with a job shadowing/mentoring component the subsequent semester. Members of each cohort will strengthen their capacity to be enthusiastic, innovative and creative leaders, ready to help design the future of the college to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Kudos to the design team led by Lisa Mednick and members: Jose Anaya, Idania Reyes, Julieta Ortiz, Luukia Smith, Stacey Allen, and John Mufich – all worked in partnership with President Maloney to create the El Camino College PRIDE Leadership Program.

Statement of Values
Our highest value is placed on our students and their educational goals; interwoven in that value is our recognition that the faculty and staff of El Camino College are the College’s stability, its source of strength and its driving force. With this in mind, our five core values are:

People – We strive to balance the needs of our students, employees and community.
Respect – We work in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration.
Integrity – We act ethically and honestly toward our students, colleagues and community.
Diversity – We recognize and appreciate our similarities and differences.
Excellence – We aspire to deliver quality and excellence in all we do.