Nine Jefferson State employees were recognized for completing the college’s Leadership Academy program at a ceremony on Friday, April 26, in Lurleen Wallace Hall on the Jefferson Campus.
During the program from September 2023 through March, the Leadership Academy class met once a month, touring all four of the college’s campuses while learning about topics including student support, adult education, workforce training, leadership styles, and the Alabama Community College System.
The Leadership Academy Class of 2023-24 includes:
- David Blair
- Lisa Cruso
- Zareen Dodwad-Khan
- Nita Jones
- Tonja Kennedy
- Anita Naramore
- Cindy Shackelford
- Jonathan Wangle
- Lesley Warren
The objectives of the Leadership Academy are:
- Enable JSCC leaders to learn more clearly the college’s goals and strategies, while inspiring their individual contributions to its success.
- Educate leaders for the purpose of sharing accurate information in a positive manner with co-workers and the community.
- Promote individual professional development and leadership skills.
