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About the
Program
The mission of Texas Christian University is to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community. In order to fulfill this mission, the Chancellor's Leadership Program focuses on ethics, responsible citizenship, and the global community while creating an environment for continual leadership development.
The Chancellor's Leadership Program (CLP) is designed to offer a select group of students an opportunity to commit to a program of service and learning that will contribute to their education and their communities. Throughout their four years at TCU, students are expected to complete a number of activities, including community service, participation in leadership classes, and various campus activities. The program is open to all students. Applicants will be accepted based upon desire and willingness to become positive change agents locally and globally.
Click here for the CLP application.
Mission
To recognize and cultivate student leaders' potential to affect change locally, nationally and in the world.
Highlights
• Highly selective program
• Receive special advising to assist in personal development
• Priority consideration for leadership conference & international exchanges
• Opportunities to mentor younger students at the University & in the Community
• Networking with other outstanding community, alumni and student leaders
• Exposure to top faculty & administrators
• Opportunity to plan & direct major campus activities & events
• Opportunity to carry out individual & service-learning research projects (paid & unpaid) with a faculty member
• Community internship opportunities (paid & unpaid)
• Recognition as Leadership Scholar at commencement
Participants in CLP are expected to participate in community service activities, complete co-curricular leadership classes, attend leadership conferences and workshops, and take part in fine arts and intercultural events, mentor other students and complete a legacy project their senior year. To see all the requirements for the program, please see below.
Purpose
Much the same way exceptional athletes and musicians receive special training to further develop their talents, the Chancellor's Leadership Program provides students who have a passion for leadership and social change. The program incorporates with varied avenues to further develop skills and take part in unique experiences that allow leaders to apply their talents in new and innovative ways.
Who should apply
Students selected to participate in the Chancellor's Leadership Program are recognized for their leadership experience, dedication to creating change, community service, extracurricular involvement, and academic achievement. In particular, the TCU Leadership Center looks for students who:
• Are committed to social change and believe in positively influencing the lives of other.
• Demonstrate a commitment to community service.
• Are able to work well as part of a team (whether or not s/he is in a leadership position).
• Have the capacity to make ethical decisions, even when the ethical thing to do is the most difficult.
Selection Process
Students should complete the online application prior to Friday,
November 10, 2006 at 5:00 pm . Applications will be reviewed by Leadership Center staff and the Chancellor's Leadership Program Steering Committee—a group of students who serve as liaisons between CLP and the Leadership Center Staff.
CLP Competencies
CLP Fellows are expected to participate in learning opportunities and activities that address
leadership competencies. All CLP requirements, including attendance at fine arts and intercultural events as well as lectures and workshops should count toward one of these competencies.
Personal Development
Physical / Spiritual / Emotional Wellness (Application)
Goal Setting
Time Management
Stress Management
Reflection /Synthesis of experiences
Ethics
Integrity
Decision Making/Problem Solving
Values Exploration
Responsible Citizenship
Service Learning
Diversity
Accountability
Civic Engagement
Vision & Communication
Written & Oral Presentation
Group Dynamics
-Group Conflict Management
-Interpersonal skills
Facilitation
Event Planning
Organization Skills
Networking
Follower-ship/Membership
Global Leadership
World Perspective / Individual Perspective
Independent Thinking
Problem Solving
To see the
requirements broken down for each year,
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