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Wilmington College
Leadership Program Guidebook
First-released in March 1997 at the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Decennial Convention in Chicago, this comprehensive guide covers the what, how, and why behind the Wilmington College Leadership Program. Fran taught as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Leadership at Wilmington College (Ohio) and served as the consulting director for the Wilmington Leadership Institute from 1995-1998. During this time, Wilmington College was recognized by the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP) and the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) as one of the top 16 undergraduate college leadership programs in the U.S. The program was also selected for inclusion in the Center for Creative Leadership Education: A Source Book of Courses and Programs (7th Edition).
This guide shares a number of real-world examples of how Wilmington College and the surrounding communities of people, schools and organizations came together to make something happen. That something was designed to increase the opportunities individuals had to effectively take the lead in a meaningful way. Covers a complete overview of Wilmington College’s approach to leadership development including:
- Implementation of the Social Change Model and the 7Cs
- Leadership retreats for area Jr/Sr High School students
- Three years of leadership course syllabi with references
- Five different class leadership project examples
- Four different individual leadership project examples
- Actual forms, letters, articles, and flyers used
- Leadership minor program description & course lists
REVIEWS
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REVIEWS
“The student leadership program at Wilmington College, initiated in 1981, was in need of a major overhaul and ‘reengineering.’ Because of our relationship with Fran and his knowledge and experience with hundreds of college and university leadership programs, we looked to Fran for ideas and direction. Having directed the College’s leadership program for over 15 years, I have encountered many ‘leadership’ folks. Fran Kick does it all and does it well. As a consultant his ideas, contacts, resources and positive energy get things moving, stuff happening, and people having fun with purpose and direction.”
Bud Lewis, Director of Greek Life and Wellness Programs
Wilmington College, Ohio
“Thank you, again, for the fast, fact-filled, and fun presentation on leadership. Our student council and mediation members certainly got a lot out of it. It was amazing how well they attended to the tasks at hand and they were complimented on that! Both Deb Mallonee and I were impressed and pleased with the format and presentation of your seminar. You have an incredible ability to get their attention, focus it and move it to where it needs to be.”
Sue Rahn, Student Council Co-Advisor
Baker Junior High School, Fairborn, Ohio
“I always did enjoy working with you on the various projects we had while I was Dean of Students at Wilmington College. I still remember the energy you brought to the programs, you brought to our students, as well as the enthusiasm with which they responded.”
Blake Thurman, Ph.D., Executive Director of Academic Support Services
Daemen College, Buffalo, New York
“Almost all colleges and universities aspire to prepare students for positions of leadership both inside and outside the campus community. A growing number of college programs are dedicated to providing high-quality educational experiences for students to develop the competencies, conscience, and compassion required of leaders in a civil society.” The Wilmington College Leadership Program was selected as one of 40 college leadership programs by the John Templeton Foundation in their 1999 guide ‘Colleges That Encourage Character Development: A Resource for Parents, Students, and Educators.’
Colleges That Encourage Character Development
Edited by the John Templeton Foundation
“The leadership program at Wilmington is a great opportunity to acquire the skills that we need to have a strong family life, a successful career, and a spiritual life.”
Fourth-Year Student
Wilmington College, Ohio
The Center for Creative Leadership recognized the Wilmington College Developing Leaders Program in its 1998-99 publication, ‘Leadership Education: A Source Book of Courses and Programs’—recognized as an essential tool for leadership educators who are planning a course or program, whether it be in high education, secondary education, or the business, nonprofit, human service, or community sectors. The Center for Creative Leadership is an international, nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to advance the understanding practice, and development of leadership for the benefit of society worldwide.
Leadership Education (7th Edition)
The Center for Creative Leadership
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Title: Wilmington College Leadership Program 1996-97 Overview & Resource Guide
Edited by: Fran Kick, Bud Lewis, Blake Thurman
Copyright: 1997, 2011
Publisher: Instruction & Design Concepts
ISBN: 9781591990291
Language: English
Length: 133 pages
Format: PDF eBook, 8.5×11 inches
Chapters:
Foreword and Philosophy
Leadership Institute Jr/Sr High School Student Retreats
Developing Leaders Program at Wilmington College
Developing Leaders Program Qualifications
Leader Scholarship Competition
Developing Leaders Program Contract
First-year Developing Leaders Program
Second-year Developing Leaders Program
Third-year Developing Leaders Program
Individual Leadership Projects
Class Leadership Projects
Leadership Minor
Community Leadership Institute
Bibliographical References
Leadership Program References
Editor Bios