Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office of Human Resources
The objective of the SCC Employee Leadership Academy is to develop and improve the leadership skills of SCC employees and to familiarize them with important aspects of leadership at every level of the College. The success of the college depends on the informed, committed and empowered people it employs.
Participants will explore important elements of leadership:
- Team building
- Finance
- Communication Styles
- Meeting Facilitation
- Strength Building
- Service to Others
Participants will learn about and visit:
- É«ÖÐÉ« - Our history and our current programs and departments
- The Minnesota Colleges and University System
- The greater Mankato area
- The Faribault area
- Key Businesses
Participant Overview
Eligibility: All full-time and part-time (50% or greater) continuing employees are eligible to apply to the program.
Selection: Enrollment is limited to 10-12 employees. A steering committee will review applicants and recommend admission to the program. The committee’s goal will be to create a diverse class of participants who have a sincere desire to develop personally and professionally, and who possess a genuine interest in increasing their role in SCC’s future. Participants will be released from their regular work duties to attend the program during the designated meeting times.
The program will run all day once a month, September through May. Due to the focused nature of the training involved in this program, attendance is critical. Only employees committed to completing the program in its entirety should apply.
It’s an investment in your future and the college’s future.
Congratulations to the 2013 - 2014 SCC Leadership Academy graduates!

| Name | Bargaining Group |
|---|---|
| Cristen Cox Faculty, North Mankato |
MSCF |
| Elaine Hardwick College Lab Assistant, N. Mankato, Student Support Center |
AFSCME |
| Mark Baas CIO, College wide |
Administration |
| Lisa Melchior Associate Registrar, North Mankato |
MAPE |
| Karen Snay Faculty, North mankato |
MSCF |
| Amy Miller Student Affairs, Faribault Campus |
MAPE |
| Mike Hertel IT Department, North Mankato |
MAPE |
| Cheryl Anderson North Mankato Bookstore |
AFSCME |
| Ramiro Alvarez Faribault, Student Affairs |
MAPE |
| Andrea Sietsema Faribault, Student Affairs |
MAPE |
| Peter Wruck Faculty, North Mankato |
MSCF |
| Jody Bloemke North Mankato |
MAPE |