The program is focused on enabling principals to acquire the skills needed to solve practical problems and improve their schools with a renewed understanding of leadership and management. In addition, the training topics are subject to the principals’ individualized needs and can be customized based on our participants’ questions.
Although this training program includes many academic theories, its emphasis is on solving school management issues through case studies and presentations from experienced higher education experts. The goal of the program is to help principals understand "how to manage" rather than "what is management." This program will give principals from China the confidence and resources needed to improve their leadership skills, which will ultimately prepare their students for success at U.S. universities.
Directors
Rice University
Professor & SSPEED Center Director Expert on hydrology, flood prediction and strategies for flood control
Rice University
Professor & China Center Director Expert on environmental chemistry and water issues for shale gas
Dr. Anne Chao
Rice University
Lecturer in the History Department
Adjunct Lecturer in the Humanities
Visiting Professor, Chao CenterDr. Bedient and Tomson have a combined 70 years of university experience in Rice University.
Faculty
Dr. Pat Holland
University of Houston
Expertise: Faculty Leadership & Development, School Reform
Dr. Carol Archer
The Culture Bump
Expertise: Cross-Cultural Communication, ESL, Diversity
Dr. Cheryl Craig
University of Houston
Expertise: Curriculum, Teaching, School Contexts; International Curriculum and Teaching
Dr. Rick Olenchak
University of Houston
Expertise: Gifted/Talented Student Development
Dr. Holly M. Hutchins
University Houston
Expertise: Leadership, Program Assessment/Evaluation, Training & DevelopmentOur top instructors have an average of 25 years experience in teaching and training.
