Leadership Spears
Developing the next generation of leaders
What you'll learn
- Authentic Leadership
- Personal Pitch
- Negotiating
- Professional Networking
- Career-mapping
How to support
What we are looking for
All Spears majors welcome
We encourage applicants to be but are not limited to:
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Non-traditional
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First-generation students
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Transfer students
Key Dates:
Applications are open until end of day on Wednesday, April 17.
Selection criteria
Leadership Spears is purposeful on selecting future applicants that will create a cohort of individuals who represent diverse backgrounds and experiences.
To be considered for the Leadership Spears program you must:
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Sophomore or Junior standing for the year applying
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Complete the online application
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Submit a résumé
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Submit 1 letter of recommendation
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Commitment to participate fully in the Leadership Spears program; provided that fellows can commit to monthly meetings.
Leadership Spears Fellows show…
Potential: Shows professional and personal capacity to grow into their individual leadership potential
Self-awareness: Is mature and has the capacity to reflect on one’s own personal strengths and weaknesses
Curiosity: Is interested to learn and expand their own knowledge outside the classroom
Impact: Articulates and demonstrates interest in making a difference for students in their own community