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Blackboard Community Leadership Circle

The application process is now open for the Blackboard Community Leadership Circle.

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About Community Leadership Circle

Would you like to become more directly involved in leadership opportunities and community initiatives within Blackboard? Consider applying for our Community Leadership Circle (CLC), a small client-led governance board positioned to lead and influence community initiatives.

Being a Community Leadership Circle member is a great way to give back to the community, establish yourself as a thought-leader among your peers, and spearhead highly visible and impactful Blackboard Community initiatives. We invite all clients to apply to ensure our board reflects the diverse skillsets, interests, and strengths of our robust client population.

Duties of the Community Leadership Circle?

Members of the Community Leadership Circle will contribute to the mission in a variety of ways. During the application process we will ask you to join a committee and select from the following options. This will be an evolving area and we will be looking to all of you to help define the roles in these committees.

  • Community Welcoming committee – Welcome new members who join the Blackboard Community site, send them a welcome note and let them know you are a Community Leadership Circle member and can help them navigate the site.
  • Community Content committee – Members of this committee will start discussions, help respond to questions and participate in discussions in a specific section of the community site. We are also looking for people who are willing to write blogs, create videos and podcasts.
  • User Group Leader – This committee is for active User Group Leaders who already participate in the Blackboard User Group Leaders group.
  • Client Experience committee – This committee is for leaders who want to provide feedback in various focus groups and help support various initiatives at BbWorld/DevCon/TLC or other industry conferences.
  • Product Mentorship committee – Members of this committee will support clients who might need help moving to SaaS or enabling Ultra. We will look for you to share your expertise at BbWorld and TLCs.
  • Client ListServe committee – Respond to questions that come up on the BbAdmin and SaaS listservs.
  • Email Trailblazer@blackboard.com if you have suggestions for other committees

Benefits of joining the Community Leadership Circle?

As a member of the Community Leadership Circle, you are granted select privileges and benefits such as:
  • A complimentary pass to BbWorld /DevCon or TLC
  • Reserved seating at BbWorld Keynotes
  • Lunch with Blackboard Leadership (to be hosted at BbWorld /DevCon or TLC’s)
  • And brag worthy swag items

So, you want to apply. What’s next?

If you wish to be considered as a candidate for the Community Leadership Circle, please fill out our online application located here. This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, your skills, interest, and what makes you a perfect candidate for the CLC.

How are members selected?

Members will be selected by an internal review committee comprised of Blackboard Leaders from various functions of the business. The committee will collectively evaluate the skills, experience, and expertise of each candidate to ensure we have an active, collaborative, proficient, and diverse board of Blackboard champions.

Term:

The term of service for Community Leadership Circle members is a one (1) year period: March 2020 to February 28, 2021. Applicants will need to reapply annually for consideration.

If you think your background, experience, and expertise fit the bill, we invite you to apply today via this application form

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Blackboard Community Leadership Circle
Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the Community Leadership Circle (CLC)?
    The Community Leadership Circle is a small client-led governance board appointed to lead and influence Blackboard Community initiatives.

  2. Who can serve on the Community Leadership Circle?
    All Blackboard clients are eligible to apply for consideration to serve on the Community Leadership Circle in 2020.

  3. Why join the Community Leadership Circle?
    Being a Community Leadership Circle member is a great way to give back to the global education community, establish yourself as a thought-leader among your peers, and spearhead highly visible and impactful Blackboard Community initiatives. We invite you to apply to ensure our board reflects the diverse skillsets, interests, and strengths of our robust client population.

  4. What are benefits of joining the CLC?
    As a member of the Community Leadership Circle, you are granted select privileges and benefits such as:
    • A complimentary pass to BbWorld /DevCon or TLC
    • Reserved seating at BbWorld Keynotes 
    • Lunch with Blackboard Leadership (to be hosted at BbWorld /DevCon or TLC’s) 
    • And brag worthy swag items
  5. What are the roles and responsibilities of CLC members?
    Members of the Community Leadership Circle will contribute to the mission in a variety of ways. During the application process we will ask you to join a committee and select from the following options. This will be an evolving area and we will be looking to all of you to help define the roles in these committees.
    • Community Welcoming committee - Welcome new members who join the Blackboard Community site, send them a welcome note and let them know you are a Community Leadership Circle member and can help them navigate the site.
    • Community Content committee - Members of this committee will start discussions, help respond to questions and participate in discussions in a specific section of the community site. We are also looking for people who are willing to write blogs, create videos and podcasts.
    • User Group Leader – This committee is for active User Group Leaders who already participate in the Blackboard User Group Leaders group.
    • Client Experience committee – This committee is for leaders who want to provide feedback in various focus groups and help support various initiatives at BbWorld/DevCon/TLC or other industry conferences.
    • Product Mentorship committee – Members of this committee will support clients who might need help moving to SaaS or enabling Ultra. We will look for you to share your expertise at BbWorld and TLCs.
    • Client ListServe committee - Respond to questions that come up on the BbAdmin and SaaS listservs.
    • Email Trailblazer@blackboard.com if you have suggestions for other committees.
    How do I apply for consideration for the Community Leadership Circle?
    If you wish to be considered as a candidate for the Community Leadership Circle, the first step is to apply via our online application located here. This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, your skills, interest, and what makes you a perfect candidate for the CLC.

  6. How are members selected?
    Members will be selected by an internal review committee comprised of Blackboard Leaders from various functions of the business. The committee will collectively evaluate skills, experience, and expertise of each candidate to ensure we have an active, collaborative, proficient, and diverse board of Blackboard champions.

  7. What are the expectation if elected to the board?
    If selected to join the Community Leadership Circle members will be expected to:
    • Fulfill the obligations and duties of their designated committee as indicated.
    • Commit time, energy, ideas, and creativity to the CLC.
    • Serve for a one (1) year term March 2020 to February 28, 2021.
    • Attend/participate in monthly board meetings (virtually).
    • Attend BbWorld/TLC/Devcon (not required, but highly preferred).
  8. Is there a term limit for the Community Leadership Circle? Yes. The term of service for Community Leadership Circle members is a one (1) year period: March 2020 to February 28, 2021. Applicants need to reapply annually for consideration.