L.E.A.D. Scholar Program
Department of Student Activities
Program Rationale
Leadership is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes that
reflect their mutual purposes. The primary goal of the L.E.A.D. Scholar Program is to help in
preparing students to become individuals that value learning while engaging, applying, and
developing their leadership and citizen traits. Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for
individuals to contribute to making something extraordinary happen. Leadership is important not
just in an individual’s career and organization, in the end, the realization is that leadership
development is ultimately self-development. Meeting the leadership challenge is a personal and a
daily challenge for all.
Program Advisory Board
Robert E. Bedford (Chair)
Jessica Twiest
Christina Brogdon
Laura Jacobsen
Dr. Erin Webster-Garrett
Joel Hanlon
Kevon Dupree (L.E.A.D. Scholar Student)
Aisha Foy (L.E.A.D. Scholar Student)
Program Overview
Program Breakdown
The LEAD Scholar Program is Radford University’s student leadership program open to all RU
students. It is a comprehensive program consisting of three components: Experience, Academics,
and Development
Experience: The experimental component of The LEAD Scholar Program will challenge
students to connect leadership to practice. Students will reflect upon their experiences through
participating in workshops or conferences and through service learning opportunities.
Academics: In the academic component of the LEAD Scholar Program, students will
systematically explore and reflect upon leadership skills both in leadership specific credit bearing
courses as well as courses within their major.
Development: The LEAD Scholar Program will give students the opportunity to apply the
knowledge and skills they acquire. Through taking on student leadership roles, students will gain
first-hand experience while developing and fine-tuning their leadership skills.
Seven C’s Theoretical Base
The Division of Student Affairs is operating with the acceptance of a new theoretical leadership
model, the Seven C’s of Social Change: Astin, Helen S. and Alexander W. Astin. A Social
Change Model of Leadership Development Guidebook, Version III. The Social Change Model
of Leadership strives to foster the development and implementation of seven values that are held
to be essential to the practice of leadership for social change (actions which help an institution
or community function more effectively and humanely):
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INDIVIDUAL
Consciousness of Self and others through self-reflection means being aware of the values,
emotions, attitudes, and beliefs that motivate one to take action, including how one understands
others.
Congruency means thinking, feeling, and behaving with consistency, genuineness, authenticity,
and honesty towards others.
Commitment implies intensity and duration. It requires a significant involvement and
investment of one’s self in the activity and its intended outcomes. It is the energy that drives the
collective effort.
GROUP
Collaboration is the primary means of empowering others and self through trust. Collaboration
can occur when one has trust in the diversity of multiple talents and perspectives of the group
members and the power of that diversity to generate creative solutions and actions.
Common Purpose is to work with shared aims and values. It implies the ability to engage in the
collective analysis of the issues at hand and the tasks to be undertaken. It requires that all
members of the group participate actively in articulating the purpose and goals of the leadership
development activity.
Controversy with Civility recognizes two fundamental realities of any group effort 1) that
differences in viewpoint are inevitable and valuable, and 2) that such differences must be aired
openly but with civility.
COMMUNITY
Citizenship describes the process whereby the self is responsibly connected to the environment
and the community. It acknowledges the interdependence of all involved in the leadership effort.
Citizenship thus recognizes that effective democracy involves individual rights.
The focus of the Seven C’s will allow the introduction of a four-tier, multi-year developmental
program design open to freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students entering RU within one of
these class categories. Each year there will be a structured set of leadership and learning
opportunities so that students in the program will move from an Emerging Leader to an
Exemplary Leader.
Four tiers/Academic standing (see attachment A):
1. Emerging-Freshmen
2. Engaging-Sophomore
3. Enhancing-Junior
4. Exemplary Leadership for Service-Senior
Program Academic Requirements for Eligibility
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Must be a freshman and/or sophomore to enroll in the program (have achieved less than
55 college credits)
Must be a full time student
Must have 2.0 GPA to enroll in the LEAD 110 course
Must have a 3.0 GPA or attain a “B” letter grade in identified leadership related courses
Must maintain a 2.75 overall GPA to continue enrollment in the Lead Scholar program
Have no instances of student code of conduct violations recorded the Office of Student
Standards and Conduct.
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Program Goals
 Facilitate applications and understanding of leadership foundational theories and models.
 Cultivate a sense of self-awareness through identifying a leadership vision, mission, style
and values.
 Promote an understanding of knowledge and awareness of diversity around identities,
cultures, and society.
 Emphasize the importance of communication skills and the ability to interrelate with
others.
 Enhance awareness and commitment towards effective citizenship and social
responsibility.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
 Develop critical and reflective thinking abilities
 Exhibit responsible decision-making and personal accountability
 Better align their levels of self-efficacy for leadership with actual knowledge and skills
 Recognize that leadership can be learned and developed
 Exhibit the ability to work effectively with those different from themselves
 Demonstrate a commitment to social justice
 Demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics and effective teamwork
 Develop a range of leadership skills and abilities such as effectively leading change,
resolving conflict, and motivating others
LEAD Scholar Student Benefits
 Network with current student leaders
 Earn academic credit
 Hone leadership skills
 Notation of LEAD Scholar on official university transcripts
 LEAD recognition stole at graduation
RU/Community/World Benefits
 Creates a strong network of student leaders to hold leadership positions on campus
 Prepares leaders to accept leadership positions in various fields in our local communities
as well as around the globe
 Positive impact on communities
Enrollment Deadline for New LEAD Scholar Program Students
February 1st of the Academic Year Spring Semester
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OVERALL LEAD REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
Connect leadership to practice
REQUIRED:
Workshops and Conferences
 Students should seek opportunities to attend various leadership workshops and
conferences before graduation.
 Attend at least one (1) workshop listed in attachment A, as well as one (1) pre-approved
workshop will be required each semester.
o Please see Attachment-A, that outlines a series of workshops that participants can
select from.
 Attend at least one (1) conference, symposium, seminar per year is required.
(DOCUMENTATION OF ATTENDANCE REQUIRED)
Presentations
 LEAD Scholars will prepare one (1) leadership development related presentation to
various club/organization members at Radford University per academic year
(DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED).
 These presentations will need to be a minimum of 30 minutes. The presentations must
be non-class credit, can relate to the student’s major but not be a part of a course
requirement (DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED).
Experiential Learning
 By assisting with numerous service opportunities or holding an internship while at
Radford University, students are immersed in leadership experiences.
 Participants will be required to participate in four service projects while in the program.
 First year students will participate in a service project from the list below.
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o Service and Sustainability Week-Service Day : Saturday, September 12,
2015
 Contact Robert Marias for information: rmarias@radford.edu
o Holiday ‘Fill the Food Truck” Can Food Drive: November -December
2015
 Contact Robert Marias for information: rmarias@radford.edu
o Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Monday, January 18, 2016
 Contact Crasha Townsend for information:
ctownsend3@radford.edu
o Clean with the Dean
 Contact The Dean of Students office for information: dosweb@radford.edu
Second year and upper-class students will be able to select their own continuing service
project each year.
15 hours of service is needed to receive credit for each of the three remaining service
projects per academic year (DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED).
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ACADEMICS
Explore and reflect upon leadership
REQUIRED: 12 academic credits
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Lead 110: Emerging Leaders course - 3 credit hours
One elective course (100 or 200 level) from approved course list -3 credit hours
(may fulfill core requirements- See Attachment B)
Within Academic Major – 6 credit hours
Option 1: Two (2) 300 or 400 level courses within student’s major on the approved
course list (see Attachment B) – 6 credit hours.
Option 2: Two (2) 300-400 level courses can be contracted within a participant’s major;
this requires special authorization by the Director of Student Involvement- 6 credit hours.
Option 3: One (1) 300-400 level course within the participant’s major on the approved
course list (see Attachment B) and COED 461: Highlander Internship- 6 credit hours.
DEVELOPMENT
Apply knowledge and skills
REQUIRED:
Student Leadership Development
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Students must hold leadership positions involving a minimum of two semesters of training,
application, reflections, evaluation, and involvement.
Leadership positions meeting this requirements include:
Orientation Assistant, Resident Assistant, RU Ambassador, UNIV 100/LEAD 110 Peer
Instructor, LARC Tutor, etc.
Leadership positions in various student organizations or university athletic teams may also
fulfill this requirement. Leadership positions may be approved on a case by case basis by the
Director of Student Involvement
(prior approval required).
RU leadership position requirements
Role must involve but are not limited to:
 Leading and/or engaging in weekly meetings with students or student groups
 Planning staff training/retreats
 If leading a student group must direct or assist in the active and consistent planning of cocurricular programs on campus throughout the academic year (includes effective
marketing, budgeting, assessing, volunteering, etc.)
 Assisting other students with engaging in community/academic life
 Attending regular meetings of the student group and with advisor/RU personnel for
guidance and training
 Cannot receive academic credit for position held
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Attachment B
Courses Designated by their Departments as LEAD Courses
(*Indicates Courses Meeting Core Curriculum Requirements)
Revised 6.2.15
College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Communication and Media Studies:
COMS 114-Public Speaking
COMS 240-Teamwork
COMS 250-Interpersonal
Communication
COMS 314-Organizational
Communication
COMS 333-Persuasion
COMS 400-Media Law & Ethics
COMS 408-Public Relations
Management
COMS 439-Communication and
Leadership
COMS 440-Listening and Nonverbal
Communication
COMS 444-Media Management
COMS 451-Intercultural and
International Communication
COMS 457-Diversity in Communication
COMS 459-Communication in Conflict
Management
COMS 416-Business and Professional
Communication
COMS 430-Crisis Management and
Communication
Criminal Justice:
CRJU 235-Police and Society
CRJU 412-Security Administration and Crime Prevention
CRJU 415-Emergency Management
CRJU 470-Criminal Justice Management
English:
ENGL 306- Professional Writing
ENGL 307- Business Writing
ENGL 406-Advanced Technical Writing
International studies:
INST 101*-Introduction to International Studies
Military Science:
MSCI 111-Introduction to Leadership
and the Army
MSCI 112-Developing Leadership I.
MSCI 211-Leadership Styles/ Theory
and Application
MSCI 212-Developing Leadership
Skills II.
MSCI 311-Leading Small Organizations
MSCI 312-Developing Leadership III.
MSCI 411-Leadership Challenges and
Organizational Goal-Setting
MSCI 412-Transition to Officer ship
Philosophy:
PHIL 112*-Introduction: Ethics and Society
PHIL 310-Professional Ethics
Political Science:
POSC 300-Public Administration
POSC 330-State and Local Government
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POSC 335-American Public Policy
POST 351-Model UN
POSC 432-Public Organization Theory &
Leadership
POSC 435-Contemporary Problems in Public
Administration
POSC 474-American Political Thought
Psychology:
PSYC 343*-Social Psychology
PSYC 381-Psychology of Work Behavior
PSYC 391-Psychology of Women
Religious Studies:
RELN 112*-Survey of World Religions
RELN 206*-Survey of Religious Experiences
Sociology:
SOCY 250-Social Inequality
SOCY 333-Social and Cultural
Diversity
SOCY 361-Work, Organizations, and
Society
SOCY 485-Organizational Research
Woman Studies:
WMST 101*-Women in the World: Introduction to Women’s Studies
College of Business and Economics
Economics:
ECON 105*- Principles of
Macroeconomics
ECON 106*- Principals of
Microeconomics
ECON 301-The Economics of
Entrepreneurship
ECON 340-Global Economy &
Business
Management
MGNT 101 – Introduction to Business
& Entrepreneurship
MGNT 250- Entrepreneurship and
Innovation
MGNT 322 – Organizational Behavior
MGNT 330- Managing Technology and
Information Resources
MGNT 350- Owning and Managing a Business
MGNT 361- Organizational Communications
MGNT 421 – Leadership & Motivation
MGNT 436 – International Management and Cultural
Diversity
MGNT 460- Business and Society
College of Science and Technology
Biology:
BIOL 301-Bioethics
BIOL 302-Science, Technology & Society
BIOL 390-Conservation Biology
BIOL 392-Environmental Toxicology
BIOL 460 – Advanced Seminar in Biology
Information Technology:
ITEC: 325-Web Programming II.
ITEC 345-Introduction to Information
Security
ITEC 350-Introduction to Computer
Networking
ITEC 370-Software Engineering I.
ITEC 451-Network Design & Analysis
ITEC 452-Distributed Computing
ITEC 471-Software Engineering II.
ITEC 472-Software Engineering III.
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Mathematics:
MATH 212 Elementary & Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis
College of Education and Human Development
Appalachian Studies:
APST 200*-Introducing Appalachia
APST 495- Research in Appalachia
Counselor Education:
COED 260-Seminar in Career Development
COED 270-Student-Athlete Career Education & Development Seminar
COED 461-Highlander Internship
Education:
EDUC 450- Student Teaching: GradesPK-6
EDUC 451-Student Teaching-Grades 6-8
EDUC 452- Student Teaching Grades 9-12
EDUC 453- Student Teaching Grades k-12
Educational Foundations:
EDEF 320-Introduction to Professional Education
Peace Studies:
PEAC 200*-Introduction to Peace Studies
Recreation, Parks and Tourism:
RCPT 112-Activity Leadership & Analysis
RCPT 210-Introduction to Recreation, Parks, & Tourism
RCPT 414-Recreation Workshop
RCPT 317-Adventure Programming
RCPT 344-Program Design & Evaluation in Recreation Therapy
RCPT 421-Ropes Course Programming
RCPT 441-Advanced Ropes
RCPT 476-Wilderness Institute
Special Education:
EDSP 451- Collaborative Consultation and Communication Skills for Special Education
EDSP 455/456-Student Teaching in Special Education: Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Health and Human Performance:
ESHE 388- Coaching the Athlete
ESHE 461- Org & Admin of Health/Fitness Programs
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Art:
ARTE 241-Elementary Art Education Theory and Practice
ARTE 242-Secondary Art Education Theory and Practice
Dance:
DNCE 320-Cheorographic Studies I.
DNCE 420 Choreographic Studies II
DNCE 470-Methods of Teaching Dance
Theater:
THEA 350-Directing I.
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THEA 450-Directing II.
THEA 476-Production Practicum
Design:
DSN 402-Global Design
Waldron College of Health and Human Services
Social Work:
SOWK 301- Human Behavior & the Social Environment II.
SOWK 321-The Foundations of Social Policy
SOWK 424-Interventive Methods IV: Organizing Skills
*Additional courses will be added as they are approved such as the Greek Leadership course, etc.
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Attachment A
L.E.A.D. Scholar Program Tiers
The Leadership, Experience, Academics, and Development, (L.E.A.D) Scholar Program at
Radford University seeks to develop the leadership knowledge and skills of students. It combines
principles from both social change model of leadership. Some of these principles include a
commitment to the growth of people, building a community, and stewardship while developing and
examining leadership from an individual perspective as well as learning about group dynamics and
processes.
The program is comprised of four sequential tiers. Each tier is a year-long program consisting
of required workshops and engagement or leadership in service oriented programs. Certificates are
awarded after completion of each tier. The tiers include:
1. Emerging Leaders-Freshmen
2. Engaging Leadership Practices-Sophomores/Transfer Students
3. Enhancing Campus Leadership-Juniors
4. Exemplary Leadership for Service-Seniors
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Tier 1-Emerging Leaders
Freshmen
2015-2016 Schedule
Experience
 Begin your Student Involvement Record through RU Involved
o Note: Please see Ben Litvak (blitvak@radford.edu) or John Leonard
(jcleonar@radford.edu)
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Workshops offered fall and spring semesters (facilitated by professional staff or student
leaders)
Jumpstart Your
Leadership Style
The Art of
Networking
The Magic of
Mentoring
Developing Your
Leadership Style
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Attend at least two (2) workshops listed.
Attend at least one (1) conference, symposium, seminar per year is required
(DOCUMENTATION OF ATTENDANCE REQUIRED).
Complete one (1) Service Project from the list below.
o Service and Sustainability Week-Service Day : Saturday, September 12, 2015
 Contact Robert Marias for information: rmarias@radford.edu
o Holiday ‘Fill the Food Truck” Can Food Drive: November -December 2015
 Contact Robert Marias for information: rmarias@radford.edu
o Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Monday, January 18, 2016
 Contact Crasha Townsend for information: ctownsend3@radford.edu
o Clean with the Dean
 Contact The Dean of Students office for information: dosweb@radford.edu
Academics
 Complete LEAD 110: Emerging Leaders spring semester of freshman year
 Complete one (1) elective course on the approved course list spring semester of freshman year
Development
 Check on application requirements for future student leadership positions
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o i.e. Orientation Assistant, Resident Assistant, RU Ambassador, UNIV 100/LEAD 110
Peer Instructors, LARC assistant, etc.
Get involved in a campus organization
Tier 2- Engaging Leadership Practices
Sophomores, Transfer Students
2015-2016 Schedule
Experience
 Begin/Continue your Student Involvement Record through RU Involved
o Note: Please see Ben Litvak (blitvak@radford.edu) or John Leonard
(jcleonar@radford.edu)
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Workshops offered fall and spring semesters (facilitated by professional staff or student
leaders)
Leading From Within
Building Effective
Teams
The Value of
Humility!
The Power of
Diversity
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Attend at least two (2) workshops listed from the above list.
Attend at least one (1) conference, symposium, seminar per year is required
(DOCUMENTATION OF ATTENDANCE REQUIRED).
*Newly enrolled sophomores are required to attend one (1) additional workshop listed above.
Academics
 Complete LEAD 110 course either semester.
 Complete one (1) 300 or 400 level courses within major on the approved course list OR
contract one (1) course (300-400 level) within major for the LEAD Scholar Program.
 Complete one (1) 100 or 200 level elective course from the approved course list.
Development
 Complete second community service projects – 15 hours of service required.
(DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED)
 Continue involvement in a campus organization
 Volunteer in community organization
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Hold student leadership position that qualifies for the LEAD Scholar Program.
(DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED)
Tier 3
Juniors-Enhancing Campus Leadership
2015-2016 Schedule
Experience
 Continue your Student Involvement Record through RU Involved
o Note: Please see Ben Litvak (blitvak@radford.edu) or John Leonard
(jcleonar@radford.edu).
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Workshops offered fall and spring semesters (facilitated by professional staff or student
leaders).
Judgment: How
Winning Leaders
Make Great Calls
The 360 Leader:
Developing Your
Influence From
Anywhere in the
Organization
The Power of
Forgiveness
The 8th Habit: From
Effectiveness to
Greatness
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Attend one and present one workshop from the list is required.
Attend one (1) conference, symposium, seminar per year is required (DOCUMENTATION OF
ATTENDANCE REQUIRED).
Academics
 Two (2) 300 or 400 level courses within the participant’s major on the approved course list OR
 Up to two (2) 300-400 level courses can be contracted within a participant’s major OR
 One (1) 300-400 level course within the participant’s major on the approved course list AND
COED 461: Highlander Internship (3 credit hours required).
Development
 Complete third community service projects– 15 hours of service required
(DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED).
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Hold student leadership position that qualifies for the LEAD Scholar Program
(DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED).
Tier 4
Seniors-Exemplary Leadership for Service
2015-2016 Schedule
Experience
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Continue your Student Involvement Record through RU Involved
o Note: Please see Ben Litvak (blitvak@radford.edu) or John Leonard
(jcleonar@radford.edu).
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Workshops offered fall and spring semesters (facilitated by professional staff or student
leaders)
Leading Talents, and
Leading Teams
The Joy of Service
Managing
Transitions: Making
the Most of Change
How Successful
People Lead
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Attend present at least one (1) workshop listed above as well as one (1) pre-approved workshop
will be required.
Academics
 Academic coursework completed for LEAD Scholar Program
 Capstone Project/Select Reading
o Read the Book: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students - By
Scott J. Allen & Marcy Levy Shankman
o Write a two (2) page reflection paper
o Prepare for a 15-minute presentation on the reflection paper.
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Development
 Complete involvement record on RUinvolved
 Import information into SCI Portfolio (IF REGISTERED WITH SCI PROGRAM).
o No work will be doubled counted for both areas
 Complete fourth community service projects – 15 hours of service required
(DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED).
 Meet with Director of Student Involvement to verify graduation requirements.
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