Emerging Leaders ProgramSuperPod Projects 2013

April 19, 2013

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

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

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.

Current Impact• Increased university wide involvement• Learning processes and applications• Alumni activity• Continual advancement

The Commonwealth Student Leadership Institute

(A Conceptual Proposal)

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.

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.

Five Primary Areas

• Leadership Living/Learning Community

• University Immersion Program• Extended Leadership

Opportunities• Leadership Minor/Major• Expanded Emerging Leaders

Scholarship Program

Leadership Living/Learning

Community

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.

Project Components

• Residents• Resident Advisors• Leadership Director• Live-in Faculty

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

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

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

SuperPod Members

Ross CruikshankJulie DaltonBritnie DatesTaylor GibbsRachel JordanKaty Lerner

Brittany NoahJared O'HaraAlex ShelorMaja Vollmecke

University Immersion Program

“Ram Camp”

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

Events

• Community service projects

• Meet and Greet with Professors

• Pep rally• Bus tour of

Richmond• Day in Carytown • Social Mixers

Schedule

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

Future Benefits

• Dedicate student to VCU Students • Increase retention rate• Build sense of community between

students• Strengthen class unity

SuperPod Members

Lydia BarnettLisa Delao Shelby DoyleLindsay HawkAmitie Hylton

Jane Ludwig Mykaila McWhirtLucas Olson Carlee PennypackerJessica Watts

Extended Leadership Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

Leadership Outreach

• Full day training sessions• Teaching Assistant position in

workshops• Internship opportunities through

CSLI

SuperPod Members

• Nil Amin• Arwa Ansari• Michaela

Crutsinger• Anna Dumke• Samantha

Florimo

• Jordan Hairr• Nour Hassan• Qasim Kazmi• Tereza

McInnes• Caitlin West

Leadership Minor/Major

Overview

• College of Humanities and Science• 19 credits, 7 classes in total• Required core classes (3), electives

in Ethical, Global, and Communicable categories

Requirements

• 3.0 minimum GPA• Maintain ‘C’ or higher in leadership

core classes• One semester probation

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

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

Impact

• Practical• Enhances value of degree• Positively impacts campus/student

body• No major nor certificate

recommended as part of this project

SuperPod Members

Brendan HoodKarson ClarkJoanneta LeBlancThomas McPhailAmanda Nguyen

Expanded Emerging LeadersScholarship Program

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•

Program Requirements

o 3.0 GPAo Attendance at ELP/University

eventso Attendance at fall retreato Semester meetings with graduate

studentso Individual Leadership Opportunity

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

Events/Conferenceso Mid Atlantic Regional

Leadership Conferenceo International Leadership

Association (ILA)o Committee Assist Ram Camp o Future Goal: Host Leadership

Conference at VCU

SuperPod Members

Lena AliRimsha AyubChezdan BakerCarine BinyamReaa Chada

Ibrahim MahmoodToni-Marie ChandlerZhina Kamali

Budget Estimates &Timeline

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

TIMELINE

Closing Comments & Discussion

Thanks to the following people who helped our students:

Beth WardDr. Curt ErwinAmy GrayDr. Reuban Rodriguez Dr. Tim ReedSandrine HeerenAbby Howell

Megan RapchickMelissa Jones