Methodist University, through the Lura S. Tally Center for
Leadership Development, seeks to prepare students for
effective leadership by empowering them with the knowledge,
values, skills, and experiences necessary to achieve positive
change in community life and in the workplace.
For more information, contact:
Doris Munoz
Director, Student Involvement Center
910.630.7022
dmunoz@methodist.edu
methodist.edu/shelton
About General H. Hugh Shelton
General H. Hugh Shelton was born in Tarboro, N.C., and
received a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State
University.
Methodist University
5400 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, N.C. 28311
methodist.edu
He spent the next 38 years in a variety of command and staff
positions in the United States, Vietnam, the Middle East, and
Haiti. He served two combat tours in Vietnam, participated
in the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Shield/
Storm, and led the Joint Task Force that restored democracy
in Haiti.
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GENERAL SHELTON
Leadership Challenge
Methodist University
A week-long summer leadership camp for high school students
July 17–22, 2016
General Shelton became the 14th Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff on Oct. 1, 1997, and served two two-year
terms, retiring Sept. 30, 2011. Throughout his tenure as
chairman, U.S. forces were in high demand and participated
in numerous joint operations around the globe.
Currently, General Shelton is the Executive Director of the
General Hugh Shelton Leadership Center at North Carolina
State University and serves as Director of the Hugh and
Carolyn Shelton Military Neurotrauma Foundation in
Washington, D.C.
Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race,
gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability
for otherwise qualified persons in the administration of its admissions,
educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment,
or any other university-sponsored or advertised program.
Design 1.0
Supported by the Lura S. Tally
Center for Leadership Development
General Information
Cost to Attend
Application Information
The General Shelton Leadership Challenge is a
one-week summer residential experience for rising
freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high
school that takes place on the campus of Methodist
University in Fayetteville, N.C. The Shelton
Challenge is designed to help students expand
their knowledge and skills of what it takes to be
an effective leader. General Shelton’s cornerstones
of values-based leadership – honesty, integrity,
compassion, diversity, and social responsibility
– are the foundations of the experience. The
core curriculum focuses on leadership roles and
accountability, team building, leadership styles and
situations, social responsibility, integrity as a leader,
public speaking, changing behaviors, and goal
setting.
The cost to attend is $500 for the week-long
residential summer leadership camp. This includes
the deposit, lodging, meals, all curriculum materials,
low and high ropes training, transportation during
the week, and evening activities. When submitting
your application, please include a $100 deposit to
reserve your spot in the program. The balance is due
by June 17, 2016.
To obtain an application and the reference form, please
visit methodist.edu/shelton, call 910.630.7022, or email
dmunoz@methodist.edu.
For more information, visit methodist.edu/shelton,
call 910.630.7022, or email dmunoz@methodist.edu.
Make all checks payable to:
Methodist University/GSLC
If the applicant is not accepted, the $100 will be
refunded. If an accepted applicant chooses not to
attend the program, the deposit will not be refunded.
Return the completed application, two references, and
the deposit to:
Mrs. Doris Munoz
Methodist University
5400 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, N.C. 28311
The deadline for applications, references, and full
payment is June 17, 2016.