Rural community colleges operate in environments shaped by rapid technological change, shifting demographics, economic uncertainty, and evolving workforce needs. Yet many planning processes remain focused on short-term challenges and immediate decisions. This webinar introduces strategic foresight as a practical approach for helping leaders step beyond day-to-day pressures and think more systematically about the future. Participants will learn what foresight is, how it differs from traditional strategic planning, and how tools such as environmental scanning, drivers of change, and scenario planning can help institutions anticipate emerging trends and make more resilient decisions. The session will provide a practical overview of the foresight process and explore how rural community colleges can use these tools to strengthen long-term strategy and leadership.

Presenters: Andrea Henderson, Henderson Strategies