Here are some general guidelines to help interested participants determine which of the three IRPE Summer-to-Summer Institute 2024–25 Mastery Paths is most appropriate for them.
Newcomers Mastery Path:
Generally for participants attending the IRPE Summer-to-Summer Institute for the first time and who have 0–3 years in the CCC IRPE field
Provides foundational context about CCC and IRPE operations
Heavier focus on applied research methods in CCCs
Seasoned Professionals Mastery Path:
Generally for participants with 4–7 years in the CCC IRPE field who might have previously attended IRPE Summer-to-Summer Institute as a Newcomer
Focused more on the technical aspects of IRPE operations such as leadership and cross-functional planning efforts around accreditation, enrollment, and organizational development
Veterans Mastery Path:
Generally for participants with 8 or more years in the CCC IRPE field and who are interested in leading transformational systems change
Customized learning experience tailored to participants’ identified institutional and/or personal development priorities
Co-facilitation and thought partnership opportunities with IRPE Summer-to-Summer Institute topic leads and RP Group subject matter experts aligned with identified learning interests
Opportunities to mentor and guide other IRPE Summer-to-Summer Institute participants with similar backgrounds or identified interests
