What is LeaderShape?
The LeaderShape Institute® challenges participants to lead with integrity while working towards a vision grounded in their deepest values. Participants explore not only what they want to do, but who they want to be. The LeaderShape Institute is a six-day, highly interactive leadership development experience where you'll be inspired to learn new skills, gain new knowledge, and discover how to make exceptional improvements in an organization. You will participate with approximately 60 college student leaders from all over the nation. In addition, you will leave the Institute with a "LeaderShape Project" - a well-conceived vision and plan of action you would like to implement at UA to make a difference in an aspect of campus life that you feel passionate about.
When and where will LeaderShape be held?
The 2013 Institute sessions will be held throughout the summer between May and August. The session that UA participants will attend takes place in Atlanta, GA from July 28 to August 2, 2013.
Will I have to pay anything?
The University of Alabama will take care of program tuition and travel; we encourage you to bring "traveling money" for meals on the way to and from the program site.
How will The University of Alabama student representatives be chosen?
A committee of Student Affairs staff and recent LeaderShape participants will review the applications and conduct interviews. Preferences will be given to those who attend information sessions planned during the spring semester. Amount of involvement experience at UA, leadership potential in the future, and ideas for areas of change at UA will also be considered.
- Information Session #1: Monday, January 14, 2013 at 7pm, 330 Lloyd Hall
- Information Session #2: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 7pm, Anderson Room (302 Ferguson Center)
- Information Session #3: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 6:00pm, Student Activity Center at the University Student Recreation Center
When are applications due?
Applications are due Wednesday, February 20, 2013 by 5:00pm CST and must be submitted online.
What are my obligations?
After you return to campus, you will be expected to apply the skills and knowledge you gained at LeaderShape. You will coordinate with your fellow LeaderShape participants on ways to make a positive impact on your fellow students and the University at large.
For more information contact:
Phillips Thomas
132 Mary Burke East
Box 870399
(205) 348-8404
pnthomas@sa.ua.edu
