Core Leadership Program

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CU GOLD (Gaining Opportunities through Leadership Development) Spring 2010

Core Leadership Program (CLP)

Session dates and times are now avilable for Spring 2010. CLICK HERE for an application.

Program Overview:

The CU GOLD Core Leadership Program is an introductory leadership development program that is open to all admitted and enrolled CU students. (We define enrolled as an admitted student who is taking at least one credit hour).The CLP program consists of a leadership retreat, weekly seminars devoted to various leadership topics, and a community service project. Students participating in the program will be asked to develop and present a personal leadership mission statement, building on the concepts and experiences from throughout the semester. Students who complete all aspects of the program will be recognized for their achievements at the end of the semester. CLP is foundationally based on the philosophies and models found in "Exploring Leadership For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference" by Komives, Lucas and McMahon (2007) Jossey-Bass.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will gain greater self-awareness of their individual abilities and values as they relate to leadership.

• Students will challenge their assumptions of what it means to be a “good leader” in the traditional sense.

• Students will experience leadership through service and explore their relationship to the both the campus and outside community.

• Students will understand the responsibilities of being a leader—the rewarding and the difficult.

• Students will improve their understanding of how diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice relate to their role as leaders.

• Students will develop a leadership vision for themselves that will inspire them to action.

• Students will make connections with other student leaders on campus, as well as key administrators.

• Students will leave the program with a sense of urgency and motivation to continue their leadership development and make a difference on campus.

Requirements for Completion:

• Register for CLP by Friday January 21, 2010 at 4pm through the CU GOLD office (UMC 444). You can submit an application by e-mail or dropp it off at our office. Email questions to clp@colorado.edu

• Attend a two day leadership retreat on February 5-7 2010. (This will be at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO)

• Attend weekly leadership seminars. Please note: we will have 2 different sections of CLP. You must commit to one section. The times of those sections are:

                                             Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00pm

                                                               OR

                                              Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30pm

•   All CLP sessions are facilitated by Student Affairs staff. Click here for a past schedule.
• Participate in Community Service Project in Spring 2010

• Develop a personal leadership mission statement

Participants will Receive:

• Recognition at the Spring Leadership Recognition Reception in April 21, 2010.

• Letter of Certification signed by Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, Julie Wong

• Certificate of completion from CU GOLD

• CU GOLD Sweatshirt

• Life-long leadership skills

Questions?

Email clp@colorado.edu

*The Core Leadership Program and CU GOLD are made possible by generous donations from the CU Bookstore, and the CU Parent’s Association. CU GOLD is funded by UCSU.