Classified Leadership Institute Presentations

Classified Leadership Institute Presentations

Welcome to the presentation archive for the Classified Leadership Institute (CLI), hosted by the California Community Colleges Classified Senate (4CS).

CLI is a premier professional development conference that brings together classified professionals from across California to learn, collaborate, and share innovative practices that support student success, strengthen institutions, and advance professional growth. The presentations shared here reflect the knowledge, experience, and leadership of colleagues from across the California Community Colleges system.

Whether you attended the conference or are exploring the resources afterward, we invite you to review and utilize these materials to support your work, inspire new ideas, and strengthen your leadership journey.

CLI Learning Strands

The presentations are organized around six key learning strands that address the evolving opportunities and challenges facing our colleges:

Governance, Advocacy, and Leadership
Equipping classified professionals with the tools, confidence, and knowledge needed to lead with integrity, participate effectively in shared governance, and advocate for their colleagues and students.

Student Success and Equity
Highlighting student-centered and equity-minded practices that foster access, engagement, and success for all students.

Wellness and Resilience
Supporting classified professionals through strategies that promote wellness, resilience, work-life balance, and community during times of change and challenge.

Belonging and Campus Culture
Fostering inclusive, community-minded, and equity-driven campus environments where classified professionals and students feel valued, connected, and empowered.

Professional Growth and Leadership Development
Building leadership capacity through mentorship, communication, collaboration, and professional development opportunities that prepare classified professionals for future leadership roles.

Innovation and Systems Change
Encouraging strategic thinking, creativity, and innovative approaches to addressing campus challenges and removing systemic barriers within the California Community Colleges system.

Explore the Presentations

We are grateful to all our presenters for sharing their expertise, experiences, and best practices. Their contributions help strengthen our statewide community of classified professionals and support the continued growth of leadership across California’s community colleges.

Browse the presentations below and continue the learning long after the conference has ended.