Community College Advocacy, Resource Development, and Strategic Allocation
CCPA 851B | 3 Credits
Course Desc: An exploration of the process by which community college leaders advocate for their students and organization in the face of the challenges and opportunities in higher education today and the skills needed for successful advocacy. Topics include the use of argumentation, data, and presentation skills to develop and effectively present cases for support at local, state, and federal levels. Discussion covers the world of community college fund-raising and the potential of entrepreneurial ventures to help close the funding gap. Both sides of the finance equation, including resource development and strategic allocation, are explored in depth. The goal is to develop an understanding of community college revenue sources (state funds, local funds, tuition, and other), define the role of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and bonds in expanding college revenue, and apply financial analytics to define a healthy institution. focus is on developing the skills to advocate and find support for equity and student success, building a capacity to allocate college resources to improve equitable student outcomes, and understanding that the budget as a moral document for the college. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCPA 851B and DMCC 851.
