Emerging Leaders

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013 IS OPEN!

There is a $60 registration fee for the Emerging Leaders Program.  You may pay by credit card (online), check (in person), cash (in person). 

Emerging Leaders provides students a fun and exciting method to discover and develop their personal capacity to lead effectively during college and in their future profession. The foundation of the program is one of self-discovery as the basis for leadership and is consistent with advance leadership theory. Emerging Leaders introduces and reinforces 5 key principles of leadership: Self-Knowledge, Valuing Others, Integrity, Personal Accountability, and Change

The world of today is ever changing, to be effective, leaders must first know themselves. Emerging Leaders is a personal leadership development program that introduces the skills and theories that highlight the five fundamentals of leadership: 

 

  1. Self Knowledge

  2. Valuing Others

  3. Integrity

  4. Personal Accountability

  5. Change

 

Traditional Format - 10 week option

Emerging Leaders uses an experiential, hands-on approach over 10 weeks that allows students to learn by doing rather than being lectured to. Sessions revolve around small and large group discussions, team building activities, community engagement, leadership continuums and role playing. Topics covered include group dynamics, diversity, leadership theory and practice, ethics and values, conflict management, and develop of your leadership pathway.

The sessions meet 2 hours a week during the same day and time in either your small group or in the large group meetings. Here are the sessions we are offering:

Wednesday 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 PM

The 10 week program will kick off on September 18/19 and conclude on November 20/21. 

NEW FORMAT - Weekend Option

This format will provide students the opportunity to experience the hands-on, experiential learning approach to leadership development in a condensed weekend format while staying on campus.  The same topics and activities as the traditional 10 week format will be featured.  

Students can pick from one of two weekends offered  - September 6-8 and November 1-3, 2013.  The weekend option will have an intense schedule and students should be prepared to be actively engaged in the program for the entire duration of the weekend.  Questions about the schedule can be directed to 412-648-7831.

Sample of weekend schedule

Who is an Emerging Leader?

Undergraduate students who have the drive and desire to improve their leadership skills and effectiveness in teams and organizations.

What will I get out of Emerging Leaders?

  1. Understanding of your leadership skills and style

  2. Opportunity to practice and experiment with new leadership behavior

  3. Receive feedback on your style and behavior

  4. Plan for your on-going leadership development

 

 

For questions regarding scholarship options or financial questions about the registration fee please contact Summer Rothrock at sls77@pitt.edu or 412-648-7831.