emerging leaders program superpod projects 2013 april 19, 2013
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Emerging Leaders ProgramSuperPod Projects 2013
April 19, 2013
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Introduction
• Emerging Leaders Program is a scholarship program for 40 freshman, 10 sophomores and 6-10 juniors and seniors.
• Focus is on scholarship, leadership development, and building lasting relationships with VCU
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SuperPod Projects• Each year the incoming students
are divided into “Pods” of 4 freshman mentees and 1 sophomore mentor. (10 Pods)
• 2 pods are merged into a SuperPod to complete a project very similar to those of the GEHLI VCU Leadership Program.
• Past projects have included clock towers, bicycle programs and green roofing
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SuperPod 2013 - Leadership• New Approach – all 5 projects will be
focused on leadership. All five will become part of a single leadership enhancement proposal.
• This presentation represents the work of over 50 students and is only part of the complete proposal which will be submitted in May.
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Current Impact• Increased university wide involvement• Learning processes and applications• Alumni activity• Continual advancement
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The Commonwealth Student Leadership Institute
(A Conceptual Proposal)
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Vision
The Commonwealth Student Leadership Institute (CSLI) will serve
as a transformational platform through which students will develop,
enhance, and exemplify the practices of leadership for the
University, the Commonwealth and the World.
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Mission
The Commonwealth Student Leadership Institute will bridge
leadership development programs from all areas of VCU to provide a more cohesive and comprehensive format from which student leaders
will develop and demonstrate leadership.
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Five Primary Areas
• Leadership Living/Learning Community
• University Immersion Program• Extended Leadership
Opportunities• Leadership Minor/Major• Expanded Emerging Leaders
Scholarship Program
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Leadership Living/Learning
Community
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Mission Statement
Leadership Experience and Development (L.E.A.D.) Residence
Hall at VCU promotes enhancement of leadership skills by experiential
learning. This living-learning community provides opportunities to engage with diverse student leaders
and live-in faculty.
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Project Components
• Residents• Resident Advisors• Leadership Director• Live-in Faculty
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Residents & Resident Assistants• ELP freshmen, Student Orgs, SGA,
and Greek life• Presidential Suite
• RAs pulled from previous residents and require special training in addition to RA training
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Leadership Director
• Full time staff in charge of experiential learning
• Work directly with CSLI to coordinate certification of residents
• Help RAs plan leadership programs for their floors as well as the entire building
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Live-In Faculty
• Member of the leadership minor faculty
• Directly influence and guide student on leadership
• “Parent” figure that would help provide a sense of comfort for residents at all times
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SuperPod Members
Ross CruikshankJulie DaltonBritnie DatesTaylor GibbsRachel JordanKaty Lerner
Brittany NoahJared O'HaraAlex ShelorMaja Vollmecke
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University Immersion Program
“Ram Camp”
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Mission• Build class unity • Learn about leadership through
community service• Make friends and make references
for later experiences at VCU• Learn about VCU• Get to know the Richmond
community
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Events
• Community service projects
• Meet and Greet with Professors
• Pep rally• Bus tour of
Richmond• Day in Carytown • Social Mixers
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Schedule
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Community Service & Leadership• Freshman getting involved in VCU
and surrounding community. – Helps to foster school and community
sprit – Instill community leadership
• Building the leaders of the freshman student body.– Teaches valuable skills • Team work• Communication
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Future Benefits
• Dedicate student to VCU Students • Increase retention rate• Build sense of community between
students• Strengthen class unity
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SuperPod Members
Lydia BarnettLisa Delao Shelby DoyleLindsay HawkAmitie Hylton
Jane Ludwig Mykaila McWhirtLucas Olson Carlee PennypackerJessica Watts
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Extended Leadership Opportunities
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Mission• Give student leaders opportunity to improve
upon leadership skills through series of lectures, workshops and trainings
• Target leadership skills o Time managemento Conflict resolution and communication
building• Trained professionals responsible for leading
workshops• Certification process indicates student has
undergone regime of leadership training• CSLI would play a crucial role in coordinating and
organizing events associated with leadership program
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WorkshopsBENEFITS OF TRAINING • Hands on experience with
leadership • Building a strong foundation
for organizations and future success
• Improving communication skills and developing interpersonal relationships within organizations
• Developing key leadership skills applicable outside of an organization
• Commitment to workshops allows for completion of certification
TRAINING LESSONS OFFERED• Explore different styles of
leadership• Conflict resolution• Stress and time management • Building trust amongst group• Workshops focusing on student
organizationso Manage and schedule
events o Promote organizationo Financial and transitional
training
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Train the Trainers
Our commitment to leadership serves as motivation to be a resource for our student organizations as they seek to refine and develop their own potential. Through a variety of workshops, we offer opportunities to enhance effective student leadership within the community. -Central training critical-Core sense of values-Unifying campus
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Competencies for Leadership Trainers1. Demonstrating ethics and integrity through professional
behavior 2. Being a positive role model through continued community engagement 3. Serving as an inspiration for peers and colleagues 4. Creating sustained and meaningful relationships 5. Developing strong interpersonal and communication skills 6. Envisioning the future with an open mind 7. Anticipating change and adapting successfully 8. Encouraging collaboration and cooperation 9. Understanding and accepting others’ perspectives 10. Thinking objectively and prioritizing commitments
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Certification Program
-Complete on own time -Eight workshops -Core curriculum
-Team Building -Different Leadership Styles -Group Communication-Conflicts and Resolution
-Putting leadership lessons to use-Minimum 30 hours
-Authorized seminars -Six total seminars
Workshops
Community Service
Seminars
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Leadership Outreach
• Full day training sessions• Teaching Assistant position in
workshops• Internship opportunities through
CSLI
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SuperPod Members
• Nil Amin• Arwa Ansari• Michaela
Crutsinger• Anna Dumke• Samantha
Florimo
• Jordan Hairr• Nour Hassan• Qasim Kazmi• Tereza
McInnes• Caitlin West
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Leadership Minor/Major
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Overview
• College of Humanities and Science• 19 credits, 7 classes in total• Required core classes (3), electives
in Ethical, Global, and Communicable categories
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Requirements
• 3.0 minimum GPA• Maintain ‘C’ or higher in leadership
core classes• One semester probation
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Core Courses (10 Credits)• University Leadership (UNIV 101)
• 1 Credit Course• Introduction to Leadership (UNIV
270)• 3 Credit Course
• Leadership Internship Seminar • (2) 3 Credit Course
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Elective Courses (9 Credits)• Ethics (3 Credits Each)
• Global Ethics and the World’s Religions • Foundation of Community Engagement• Profiles of Great Leaders
• Global (3 Credits Each)• Global Communication• Identities in a Global Community• Leadership in a Global Society
• Communications (3 Credits Each)• Introduction to Intercultural Communication• Organizational Communications• Effective Speech
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Impact
• Practical• Enhances value of degree• Positively impacts campus/student
body• No major nor certificate
recommended as part of this project
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SuperPod Members
Brendan HoodKarson ClarkJoanneta LeBlancThomas McPhailAmanda Nguyen
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Expanded Emerging LeadersScholarship Program
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Structure o First Years
o Mentees (40 freshmen)
o Second, Third, and Forth Yearso Committees consisting of:
• Mentors• PR/Marketing• Tutors• Social• Community Service• Admissions• Neutrophil Group• External Deployed Services•
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Program Requirements
o 3.0 GPAo Attendance at ELP/University
eventso Attendance at fall retreato Semester meetings with graduate
studentso Individual Leadership Opportunity
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Admissions/Backfillingo Incoming Freshmen:
o Application o Short phone interview
o Backfilling:o Open to rising sophomores and juniors by
nominationo Applicationo Interview o Based on needs of program/committees
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Events/Conferenceso Mid Atlantic Regional
Leadership Conferenceo International Leadership
Association (ILA)o Committee Assist Ram Camp o Future Goal: Host Leadership
Conference at VCU
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SuperPod Members
Lena AliRimsha AyubChezdan BakerCarine BinyamReaa Chada
Ibrahim MahmoodToni-Marie ChandlerZhina Kamali
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Budget Estimates &Timeline
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Preliminary Expense EstimatesAREA FALL SPRING SUMMER TOTAL
Equipment (Computers, Furniture) 13,541.86
5,441.86
5,409.00
24,392.72
Facilities (Rent, Utilities, Space Reservations)
9,400.00
9,400.00
4,400.00
23,200.00
Food (Catering, Meals) 5,200.00
5,200.00
20,300.00
30,700.00
Misc (Unanticipated) 10,500.00
10,500.00
1,510.00
22,510.00
Personnel (Staff, Wages) 190,777.00
190,777.00
119,277.00
500,831.00
Scholarships 160,000.00
160,000.00
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320,000.00
Services (Contracts, Speakers) 9,262.49
9,262.49
1,674.99
20,199.97
Supplies (Office, Decorations, Apparel) 6,000.00
6,000.00
6,871.00
18,871.00
Telecom (Phones, Internet) 339.99
240.00
719.00
1,298.99
Travel (Buses, Conference) 8,750.02
8,750.02
6,500.01
24,000.05
Expenditures Total 413,771.36
405,571.37
166,661.00
986,003.73
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TIMELINE
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Closing Comments & Discussion
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Thanks to the following people who helped our students:
Beth WardDr. Curt ErwinAmy GrayDr. Reuban Rodriguez Dr. Tim ReedSandrine HeerenAbby Howell
Megan RapchickMelissa Jones