RHC Leadership Academy
Rio Hondo College is committed to supporting professional development that strengthens employees’ leadership abilities. Hence, the Rio Hondo College Leadership Academy works to develop classified, faculty and management employees to prepare for leadership roles at every level of the organization.

ACADEMY INFORMATION
The Rio Hondo College Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that offers over 60 hours of engaging professional development for individual participants and culminates in the implementation of a Campus Improvement Project (CIP). The intent of the program is to provide staff from all employee groups the opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and to enhance their ability to lead from any position on campus.
Components of the Academy
- Evening Orientation
- Opening Retreat (overnight) in August @ Kellogg West in Cal Poly Pomona
- 9 seven-hour class sessions held once a month between September 2020 and May 2021
- Campus Improvement Project
- Academy Completion Award & Recognition at Board Meeting
Academic Dates
- Evening Orientation – TBD
- Opening Retreat – Friday, 9:00am to Saturday, 3:00pm, August 7 & 8, 2020
- FLEX Day Introduction – Friday, August 14, 2020 – 8:30am to 9:30am
- Board Introduction – Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – 6:00pm to 6:30pm
- Session 1 – Friday, September 11, 2020 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 2 – Friday, October 9, 2020 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 3 – Friday, November 6, 2020 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 4 – Friday, December 4, 2020 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 5 – Friday, January 15, 2021 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 6 – Friday, February 5, 2021 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 7 – Friday, March 5, 2021 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 8 – Friday, April 9, 2021 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Session 9 – Friday, May 7, 2021 – 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Board Presentation of Certificates
- Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Session Location
- TBD
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Keynote speakers will be updated as they are confirmed.