Emerging
Leader Program 2008
You're invited to apply
for Emerging Leader Program— a
unique opportunity for first-year incoming students to learn
and practice leadership skills. If you are a student that would
like an opportunity to build and enhance their leadership skills and get
involved on campus: Apply today!
·
Learn to be a leader
·
Make meaningful connections
- Meet new friends
- Inspire others
- Get involved
The Emerging Leader Program is an opportunity
for first semester students to get involved on campus. The program is designed
to enhance leadership styles and skill sets that will help develop individual
leadership potential.
A 2007 survey of this program
shows that students that have participated in this program have higher GPA’s than
the average freshman and these students show higher graduation rates too.
Program Overview:
- Designed
for first-semester freshman only
- Earn 2
semester credits
- Two
freshman level core classes will be pre-registered for each student
- Small
group interaction (25 per class)
- Learn
and develop skills to succeed in college
Components
of the Program:
- Mandatory
Pre-semester 2-day Retreat – participate in a series of
team building activities, meet your classroom instructors and make new
friends. Date: August 11-12, 2008
- Academic
Classes –Provides a small class learning environment for
interactive learning. Each student will be enrolled in an Emerging Leader
class, along with a freshman level English and Political Science class
together in the Fall semester. Each class will count toward your
HOPE and GPA requirements.
- Community
Service Activities – A mandatory community project, Volunteer Valdosta,
is scheduled for the weekend before classes begin. Other volunteer
events planned include Habitat for Humanity, along with projects
coordinated through Volunteer Services Office. Participation in community
service projects and various campus events will broaden your collegiate
and leadership experience.
- Designated
Residence Hall Assignment – Each Emerging Leader with an
on-campus housing assignment will be assigned to Lowndes Hall as a part of
the program’s living and learning component. Your roommate will also
be a part of this exciting program! Log on to http://services.valdosta.edu/housing/lowndes/
Selection Process:
- Each student must have
graduated with a high school grade point average of 2.5
- Show active
participation in high school
- Must be able to commit
to pre-semester retreat and assigned residence hall
- Selection committee is
composed of two student affairs administrators and three VSU students that
have completed the program.
How do I Join the Program?
- Complete
and return the application in this brochure (can be mailed or faxed) or
Complete
the on-line application. www.valdosta.edu/stulife/leadership
- If
selected, submit your $50 registration fee at your orientation
session or at retreat check-in
Make
all checks or money-orders payable to: Valdosta State University. No
credit cards please.
- Application
Deadline: May 23, 2008
- Contact
the Office of Orientation & Leadership if you have questions regarding
this program. Brenda Beasley, Program Coordinator,
229-333-5941; Fax 229-245-6481;
email:
bfbeasle@valdosta.edu
Frequently
Asked Questions:
Q.
How many
students will be in the program?
A.
The program will
be limited to 75 first-year students. Please submit your application
promptly if you are interested.
- How
will I know if I have been selected for the program?
A.
All
candidates will be sent an email no later than June 2; please include an email
address that is checked frequently.
Q.
Am I required to live in Lowndes Hall if I join the Emerging Leader program?
A. Yes. Students who participate in an LLC (Living Learning
Community) live on the same floor and attend classes together. These students
tend to become more involved in their communities, have more academic
successes, and adjust more quickly to the academic and social demands of living
at a large university.
Program
Arrival Times:
Students selected for the
program will be required to return to the campus and move-in to their assigned
residence hall on August 10, 2008.
Each student will need to check-in at Lowndes Hall at the specified time in your
acceptance letter. The entire group, along with participating campus faculty
and administrators will depart from campus on August 11 to the retreat location
and return to campus on August 12 to participate in Fall Explosion activities
planned for freshman and returning VSU students. Specific details will be
in a letter by July 31, 2008.
Emerging Leader
Application
*Place application in
inside cover on bottom half of flyer
*Place in small print
on application form:
Mail to: Office of
Leadership Programs, Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson Street,
Valdosta, GA 31698.
Name:
____________________________________________________________
Permanent Address:
_________________________________________________
Phone:
___________________________________ _
Mobile or permanent
Student
ID#:870-___________________________________________________
Email:
____________________________________________________________
High School Attended:
________________________________GPA:__________
Intended major @ VSU______________________________________________
T-shirt
size:
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(Attach separate sheet for
questions)
- List
all high school activities clubs, organizations, and accomplishments as
well as any community involvement you participated in.
- In an
essay explain why you should be selected for the Emerging Leader
program. What interested you in applying for the Emerging Leader
Program? What do you believe you will learn or gain from this
opportunity? (100 word minimum)
- How
would your friends, family members or teachers describe you?
The
Office of leadership Programs is dedicated to preparing students for positions
of leadership both inside and outside of the University community. The
program encourages involvement in leadership opportunities to promote
leadership, citizenship, and personal development.
LeaderQuest is made up of three components: Emerging Leaders, Existing
Leaders and Experienced Leaders. Each program is designed to give students
an opportunity to become involved in leadership opportunities appropriate to
correspond with their collegiate experience.
Student Quotes to include:
"I
am lucky to have taken part in the
leadership program. The teachers are great, and I
have formed many wonderful friendships. I love
it!" Jenni, 2005 Emerging Leader
"The
program gave her responsibilities while having fun and meeting new people...it
helped her grow up as a person." Mother of an
Emerging Leader
Brenda Beasley
Coordinator of Orientation & Leadership Programs
Valdosta State University
229-333-5941
229-245-6481 fax