Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is pleased to host the Community Health Center University (CHCU) Leadership Program, in partnership with the University of Richmond. We also welcome a new collaborator, the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VAFCC).
The program targets emerging leaders from Community Health Centers (CHCs), Free Health Clinics, and other Safety-Net providers in Virginia. Participants will gain experience through participation in a certified curriculum (approved curriculum) that includes both in-person and remote activities, including seminars, classes and practical activities. The program offers learning experiences, resources, and support to develop and strengthen leadership skills for mid-level managers. The CHCU Leadership program consists of quarterly learning sessions (virtual and face-to-face meetings) and other informal connections using different learning platforms throughout the year. The program will address the demands for developing leaders in healthcare organizations to help support the growth of their organization’s operations – and their own careers.
Each year, 20 individuals will be selected to participate in the program and a one-year commitment is required.
The CHCU Leadership Program will offer four distinct learning tracks for leadership participants: Leading for Change; Systems Analysis; Visioning the Future; and Cost Analysis. The learning design for each track will be guided by the core theme of CHCs as value leaders in healthcare and community impact. This thematic design will help ensure participating CHC professionals learn and implement strategies that are conceptually consistent and relevant to their organizations.
Building Your Foundation: Identifying and Conducting Leadership Style and Skill-sets Assessments
Building Your Navigation Skills: Workplace Navigation
Building Your Endurance: Complex Problems
Building Your Culture
Building Your Financial Knowledge