Do you want to discover and strengthen you leadership skills? If so, the Emerging Leaders program is for you.   A training initiative open to first- and second-year students and transfers, the program’s focus is to develop successful student leaders who have the desire to become involved in campus and community life.

The Emerging Leaders program focuses on a variety of leadership topics presented in a highly interactive format of seminars, guest speakers, professional development experiences and small group projects.

Emerging Leaders is the first component of the College’s Certificate in Leadership and Social Change. The 15-credit-hour certificate prepares women to lead positive social change in society.

Benefits of the Program

State your personal mission, vision and goals

• Demonstrate the importance of team building in creating high functioning teams
• Identify your own preferred leadership style
• Produce a quality resume and portfolio
• Articulate what it means to be an ethical leader
• Demonstrate the proper manner of dining in a formal setting
• Demonstrate leadership under changing conditions
• Explain the relationship between your own spirituality and leadership
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication
• Identify your conflict management style

When is the Program Offered?
Emerging Leaders consist of 13 sessions spread out over the fall and spring semesters. Sessions are held during the activity period (when no classes are held).

More Information

Helene Murtha
Associate Dean of Students
149 Doyle Hall
410-532-3158
hmurtha@ndm.edu

Irene C Ferguson, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Development
110 Gibbons Hall
410-532-5309
iferguson@ndm.edu