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Center for Responsible Leadership Sponsored Events

 

Michigan Issues Forums

Reforming Education for a Healthier Michiigan

Thursday, March 27
4:30-6:30pm
Dow L1
 
This interactive presentation explores the prevalence of childhood obesity and the integration of healthy eating habits into the classroom. Parents and current and future teachers are particularly encouraged to attend this forum. Panelists include Robyn Anderson, Alma College professor of exercise and health science; Martha Powelson, Chair of the Alma Public Schools Wellness Committee; and Peggy Thelen, associate professor of education at Alma College.
 

A healthy meal will be provided

 

Behind the Scenes: Labor Unions vs. Right to Work

Thursday, March 27
7:00-9:00pm
Dow L1
 
A forum in four acts:
Act 1: The Union Perspective
Act 2: The Economic Perspective
Act 3: The Workers' Perspective
Act 4: The Legislative Perspective
 
 
The Center for Responsible Leadership encourages your attendance:

Dr. Sylvia Earle

Wednesday April 2 at 8:00pm in the Heritage Center
Honor's Day Keynote Speaker


Developing Leaders, Changing Lives

 

Purpose and Mission

The Center for Responsible Leadership provides innovative co-curricular programming and service opportunities for all students in support of Alma College's mission to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations.

Leadership at Alma College

Leadership opportunities are central to the Alma College experience. On the field, through the Greek system, in the classroom, within student organizations and through participation in service learning, Alma College students hone their leadership skills. The Center for Responsible Leadership enhances these existing opportunities and creates new possibilities so that all Alma students may develop the knowledge, skills and commitments critical for future global leaders.

Six Guiding Principles
  1. All Alma College students have the potential to be leaders in various contexts during their lives.
  2. The Center for Responsible Leadership enriches the academic experiences of students by supporting their pesonal leadership development.
  3. Leading well requires knowledge and skills best gained through the direct application of leadership instruction.
  4. The nurturing of ethical values is as important to leadership development as acquiring knowledge and skills.
  5. Leading well reqires adapting to and enabling change as well as taking action for the long-term well being of one's workplace and community.
  6. Leading responsibly means thinking critically, leading purposefully, and serving generously for the common good.
Providing Leadership and Service Opportunities For All Alma College Students

The Center for Responsible Leadership provides a network of opportunities available to all students. These opportunities include:

  • The Robert D. Swanson Responsible Leadership Speaker Series (nominations welcome)
  • Presidential Forums (book discussions)
  • Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows' Program
  • Sponsored and Co-Sponsored Speakers
  • Leadership Seminars and Workshops offered by CRL Fellows, Alma College Staff and Guests
  • Alternative Break Service Experiences
  • Internships in non-profit agencies
Leadership Fellows' Program

The Center for Responsible Leadership Fellows' Program offers students exceptional opportunities for in-depth leadership training and development. Students apply for the program in January of each year. New Fellows will be selected to join the program each February. The 2006 class of Leadership Fellows completed their LeaderShape Institute at Ghost Ranch Conference Center and will be participated in an International Leadership Institute at Wroxton College in England in August of 2007. In June of this year, the 2007 class of Leadership Fellows completed their LeaderShape training at Ghost Ranch Conference Center in New Mexico or in a summer national session at the Allerton Conference Center in Illinois.

All CRL Fellows will engage in:

  • The LeaderShape Institute at Ghost Ranch Conference Center in New Mexico or LeaderShape's national sessions at Allerton Conference Center in Illinois
  • Projects offered to the campus community and others
  • Special events involving the Robert D. Swanson Responsible Leadership Speaker Series
  • Guest speaker sessions and workshops highlighting leadership development
  • Sessions dedicated to developing and sharing leadership goals and visions
  • The Michigan Issues Forum which explores a compelling and controversial issue of concern to the citizens of the state of Michigan

Additional opportunities for CRL Fellows include:

 

  • Facilitation of High School Leadership Institute sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company
  • International leadership experiences
    Successful completion of the Leadership Fellows' Program results in the designation of Center for Responsible Leadership Fellow on the student's graduation transcript.

     

    Supporting the Efforts of Alma College
    • Special Chapel programming
    • Leadership training support for student organizations
    • Academic Service Learning Program
    • AmeriCorp*Vista Volunteer Coordinator
    • Pre-term guest speaker
    • Project support for faculty, staff and students
    • Grant development consultations for faculty and students in aligned programs
    The High School Leadership Institute

    The Alma College's High School Leadership Institute , sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, provides high school juniors (Class of 2009) an opportunity to enhance their leadership capabilities. Held on campus, the High School Leadership Institute provides an immersion into the study and practice of leadership. Through workshops, case analysis and recreation, students build confidence and abilities during the summer residential Institute. The dates for 2008 are July 7-11.


    The Center for Responsible Leadership is funded with special gifts and grants.

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    The Alma College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team claimed its sixth consecutive regional championship at the SIFE USA Regional Competition in March 2007. The competition awards the SIFE teams that are most effective in teaching the principals of market economics through outreach projects in their communities.

     

    Student Profile

    Kwon JinJu

    Kwon JinJu
    Graduation: 2008
    Major: Advertising and Public Relations
    From: Seoul, South Korea
    Interests: Dance, Nature, Travel

    Alma has had lasting relationships with colleges and universities in South Korea, with the Korean international students completing one full year of study at Alma. Here at Alma, the international students make lifelong friendships and leave everlasting impacts on our students and on the surrounding communities.