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From the Sept. 2 Convocation Day Speech
"Characteristics of Innovative Community Colleges"
1. They continuously reach out to students...students are first!
2. They maximize and utilize Technology in creative and innovative ways, not as in end in itself but as a means.
3. They build friendships and partnerships... extending outside their parochial world and using these connections to strengthen their fulfillment of Mission.
4. They transform facilities to renew environments and also to provide stimulating and welcoming places for students and staff to enhance the teaching, learning, and socialization process.
5. They Honor the Arts to reflect the cultural richness of the total learner and to engage the community.
6. They pursue creative financial solutions without "hand wringing”... including aggressive fund development through Foundations and grants.
7. They have a "global philosophy" that not only pervades the curriculum but is reflected in diversity, commitment to international education, and a welcoming environment for all learners of all cultures and backgrounds.
8. They Take Risks and are not fearful of failure in trying to explore new avenues of learning and doing and fulfilling Mission.
9. They see "Challenges" as "Opportunities" not Threats.
10. They transform real threats into "motivation."
11. They have a strong Vision and sense of Mission...values with core beliefs.
12. They see students and colleagues as "whole people" with feelings and the need to address not only cognitive learning but the affective domain: the social and emotional growth necessary to compete and survive in a 21st century society as a fully educated, well-rounded individual.
13. They practice the highest levels of integrity in all things that they do, embracing tough decisions but not being reluctant to face the consequences and communicate the why and the what with honesty and forthrightness.
14. They have the courage to change.
15. They practice Disciplined Decision-making.
16. They never forget the core reason for why they exist: To serve the student, the community; and, in the process fulfill themselves.
President's Cabinet Roundtables
August 13, 2008
Business Affairs
College Relations
Human Resources
July 30, 2008
Human Resources
Education Services/Student Affairs
June 18, 2008
Admin & Operations
Academic Affairs
June 11, 2008
Human Resources
May 21, 2008
Administration & Operations
College Relations
Enrollment Dev/Student Affairs
HECs/Communiversity
Human Resources
President's Cabinet Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2008
June 11, 2008
May 28, 2008
May 7, 2008
April 23, 2008
April 9, 2008
March 20, 2008
March 12, 2008
Board of Trustees Public Meeting Materials Packets
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
(No March Meeting)
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
Assorted Documents
Matrix 2009 - Revised Sept 2007
Matrix 2008- Revised Aug 2007
Comittee on Academic Leadership Final Document - Nov 2006
President's White Paper - March 2007
External Links
New Jersey Council of County Colleges
About Dr Burnham
Peter Burnham - Biography
Peter F. Burnham - Resume
