Emerging Leader: Level 2 (Tentative)

The goal of the Emerging Leader Program is to enhance student leadership skills and set them on the path to lifelong success. Once participants have completed Level I of the Program, they are eligible to continue onto Level II. Only 30 students are selected to participate in this level.

Students Who Complete the Level II Program Will:

• Be introduced to all student support services offered by the college.
• Engage in in-depth leadership studies regarding personal interaction style, group dynamics, problem resolution, and cultural competency.
• Serve in a leadership role for a student club or organization - or comparable activity.
• Prepare for high-level leadership in the campus community.
• Develop strong interpersonal and business skills.
• Identify personal strengths in project completion.
• Engage in a career exploration and professional readiness activity or begin active work in the college search and transfer process.

Program Activities/Requirements (approximately 25 hours):

• Attend four presentations or workshops on specific student success skills.
• Participate in a half-day workshop to study high-level leadership skills, including goal setting, problem resolution, and reasoning.
• Participate in one workshop on marketing events, programs, and services.
• Participate in five sessions of the Advanced Leadership Training Workshops Series.
• Complete three significant and approved steps toward fulfilling your personal plan (developed during Level 1).
• Complete a three-step project that demonstrates mastery of the leadership skill set. Requires interaction with staff at each stage.
  Stage one: Program proposal including objectives/outcomes.
  Stage two: Program plan
  Stage three: Program completion including evaluation.

Rewards for Successful Completion of Level 2:

• A $300 scholarship for Oakton coursework.
• Established mentor who is able to assist the student with letters of recommendation.
• Eligible for student employment opportunities and key student leadership positions.