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Take your college from good,
to great, to world-class.

Leading a college to fulfill its mission in the State of California amid ongoing budget constraints provides both a challenge and an extraordinary opportunity.

We know. We’ve been there . . . literally.

Our world-class team led by Patrick McCallum and Rocky Young, is comprised of some of the most savvy, experienced, respected college administrators, faculty and consultants in California. We intimately understand the day-to-day leadership tests you face as a college administrator or trustee. And we resonate with your passion to achieve your college’s mission and to realize your own personal vision of excellence.

That’s why we created this group. We know what it’s like to do what you do, and we want to partner with you in wrestling with your most compelling challenges. No matter what situation you find yourself in, chances are one or more of us faced something similar in our own careers, and we’d love to put our collective experience and expertise to work for you.

We present four general areas around which our detailed, comprehensive list of services is organized:

WORK SMARTER

Doing more with less and making the most of the resources you have will be more important than ever in upcoming years, particularly with ongoing State budget shortfalls. From accreditation to governance to strategic planning and beyond, the CCBT can help move your institution from good to great.

ENHANCE REVENUE

Becoming less dependent on State funding and developing ongoing independent streams of discretionary revenue can transform the future of your college or university. We can show you how.

MANAGE TRANSITION

Transition of any kind can be tough. Whether you are transitioning in your own career, learning to work with less funding, or facing significant growth issues, responding proactively to change and transition promotes growth and often deflects potential crises.

ACCELERATE SUCCESS

Bottom line, we’re here to help you accelerate quality outcomes on behalf of your students. You can expect a positive return on your investment in these general areas and others, which we can customize to fit your unique needs.

Specific areas of service include:

Accreditation
Bond Campaigns
Budget & Finance
Business
Facilities/Land
Governance
Government Relations
Human Resources
Instructional Procedures
Marketing
Operations
Professional Growth
Research
Revenue Enhancement
Strategic Planning
Student Services
Transition Management
And more . . .

To see a list of the CCBT consultant team, click here.

To learn more about the California Collegiate Brain Trust (CCBT) and how we might help you, please click here to download a pdf file with more detailed information, and/or call Patrick McCallum at 916.446.5058.