Designed to give students the background and skills necessary to become leaders.

Cornerstones of the Challenge Program:

• leadership theory
• values clarification
• cultural awareness
• skill development
• community service contributions

Recognized by the John Templeton Foundation
as a program that encourages character development

The Phases

Phase I
Leaders are introduced to emerging leadership topics. Throughout the year, they will discuss leadership theories, work on public speaking skills, and participate in several community service projects.

Phase II
Leaders will be introduced to established leadership topics. Participants must implement a leadership theory within their student organization. Session discussions will include topics such as: budgeting, conflict management and conflict resolution. Leaders will also be involved in an alumni mentoring program and community service projects.

Phase III
Leaders will be challenged to develop their own leadership style and coordinate an auction that benefits the student emergency fund.

Eligibility
You must:

• be a full-time student.
• maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
• be a member of a student organization.
• be willing to develop leadership skills.
• learn about yourself as a leader.

Time requirements

• Phase I requires one hour on a weekly basis.
• Phase II and Phase III require one hour on a bimonthly basis as necessary.

Remember your student organization will also meet for one hour every week.

Progression

• You must complete each phase, starting with Phase I, before you enter the next phase.
• Leaders will celebrate their success, as a class, at the Pioneer Awards Convocation.

The Leadership Challenge Mission Statement

• To prepare a core group of Carroll students in the areas of leadership theory, values, cultural awareness and skill development.
• We will know we have succeeded
  when this group . . .
  • Espouses the values of the Carroll College Compact as their own.
  • Serves as leaders on campus and upon completion of the program.
  • Seeks out new opportunities to serve as leaders in the global community.