Emerging Leaders Program
SuperPod 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
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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
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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
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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 Cruikshank
Julie Dalton
Britnie Dates
Taylor Gibbs
Rachel Jordan
Katy Lerner
Brittany Noah
Jared O'Hara
Alex Shelor
Maja 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 Barnett
Lisa Delao
Shelby Doyle
Lindsay Hawk
Amitie Hylton
Jane Ludwig
Mykaila McWhirt
Lucas Olson
Carlee Pennypacker
Jessica 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 management
o 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
Workshops
BENEFITS OF TRAINING
TRAINING LESSONS OFFERED
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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
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Explore different styles of
leadership
Conflict resolution
Stress and time management
Building trust amongst group
Workshops focusing on student
organizations
o Manage and schedule
events
o Promote organization
o 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 Trainers
1. 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
Workshops
Community
Service
-Complete on own time
-Putting leadership
lessons to use
-Eight workshops
-Core curriculum
-Minimum 30 hours
-Team Building
-Different Leadership Styles
-Group Communication
-Conflicts and Resolution
Seminars
-Authorized seminars
-Six total 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
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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)
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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
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Practical
Enhances value of degree
Positively impacts campus/student body
No major nor certificate recommended as
part of this project
SuperPod Members
Brendan Hood
Karson Clark
Joanneta LeBlanc
Thomas McPhail
Amanda Nguyen
Expanded Emerging Leaders
Scholarship Program
Structure
o First Years
o Mentees (40 freshmen)
o Second, Third, and Forth Years
o Committees consisting of:
• Mentors
• PR/Marketing
• Tutors
• Social
• Community Service
• Admissions
• Neutrophil Group
• External Deployed Services
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Program Requirements
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3.0 GPA
Attendance at ELP/University events
Attendance at fall retreat
Semester meetings with graduate students
Individual Leadership Opportunity
Admissions/Backfilling
o Incoming Freshmen:
o Application
o Short phone interview
o Backfilling:
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Open to rising sophomores and juniors by nomination
Application
Interview
Based on needs of program/committees
Events/Conferences
o Mid Atlantic Regional Leadership
Conference
o International Leadership Association
(ILA)
o Committee Assist Ram Camp
o Future Goal: Host Leadership
Conference at VCU
SuperPod Members
Lena Ali
Rimsha Ayub
Chezdan Baker
Carine Binyam
Reaa Chada
Ibrahim Mahmood
Toni-Marie Chandler
Zhina Kamali
Budget Estimates &
Timeline
Preliminary Expense Estimates
AREA
FALL
Equipment (Computers, Furniture)
SPRING
SUMMER
TOTAL
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
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
Misc (Unanticipated)
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 Ward
Dr. Curt Erwin
Amy Gray
Dr. Reuban Rodriguez
Dr. Tim Reed
Sandrine Heeren
Abby Howell
Megan Rapchick
Melissa Jones