Emerging Leader: Level 1

The goal of the Emerging Leader Program is to enhance student leadership skills and set them on the path to lifelong success. Level 1 of the Program requires 25 hours to complete. Participants who successfully complete this level will be eligible to continue on to Level II of the Program.

Students Who Complete Level I Will:

• Become familiar with student success services offered by the College.
• Identify personal leadership traits and learn how to interact with other leaders in a team setting.
• Build business interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate leadership ability by carrying out a team project that serves the student body.
• Set and commit to a personal plan for success at Oakton.
• Build relationships with other students.
• Participate in an incoming and exit evaluation of leadership development and program evaluation.

Program Activities/Requirements (approximately 25 hours):

• Attend three one-hour mandatory meetings focused on building a personal plan for success. (mid September, mid October and early December)
• Attend eight presentations or workshops (from a list of about 20 provided) offered by various College departments on college and life success skills.*
• Participate in a half-day workshop to engage in an in-depth study of his/her leadership style. (late October)
• Participate in one workshop designed to strengthen interaction skills such as interpersonal etiquette, successful speeches or presentations, effective business written communication. (two options available)
• Work with up to three other students to organize a simple event, which could include voter registration, information efforts for charitable causes, or any similar, approved event chosen by the team.
• Serve three hours as a volunteer for a college program, service, or student life event. 
• Develop a personal plan for engagement and student success.

*Participating in Oakton’s Journey Program? Many Passport Program workshops for new students count as part of your leadership certification!

Awards for Successful Completion of Level 1:

• A $50 gift card to the Oakton bookstore
• A framed program completion certificate
• Recognition at the spring Student Leadership Banquet.