What is Emerging Leaders?
EMERGING LEADERS is a UNC Charlotte tradition founded in 1980 that offers a select group of UNC Charlotte freshmen the opportunity to develop leadership skills while making friends and having a great time. If you want to get involved and make a true contribution to the campus community, this program is ideal for you!
EMERGING LEADERS provides leadership training and mentorship to approximately 50 UNC Charlotte freshmen. The purpose of the program is to maximize the ability of these individuals to succeed and contribute to UNC Charlotte as student leaders in the coming years.
Freshmen accepted into the program meet on three Sunday evenings during the fall semester and then each Wednesday during the spring semester from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Emerging Leaders hear speakers, participate in workshops, learn about leadership opportunities on campus, and participate in community service and social events. Participants also attend a retreat at Camp Dogwood in January and a graduation brunch in April.
Program Expectations
Involvement includes:
- Attendance at the three fall meetings
- Attendance at the Spring Retreat in January
- Pay the $50 participation fee to off-set retreat expenses
- Presence at the spring semester meetings on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Attendance at 13 of the 16 total meetings
- Join one of the Emerging Leader Committees
Who Should Apply?
Freshmen who:
- Are committed to getting involved on campus
- Want to meet other new students
- Were leaders in high school
- Were not involved in high school activities but want to take that step at UNC Charlotte Benefits of the Program:
- Involvement in campus life
- An introduction to leadership positions on campus
- Develop skills that will benefit you personally and professionally
- Meet other new students
- Social, intramural and community service activities
Topics will include:
- Leadership Styles
- Etiquette and Professionalism
- Applications and Interviewing
- Public Speaking
- Emotional Intellegence
- Time Management
- Multicultural Leadership
- Conflict Management
If you are interested in Emerging Leaders, but missed our application deadline or are a transfer student, consider applying for the Leadership Fellows program in the spring. It is a similar program for upper class students! Click on the link in our menu.
The application period for the 2007-2008 E L program has closed. Please look for information on our other outstanding programs on our website.
For more information, contact:
Stephanie Schmidt
Center for Leadership Development
349 Cone University Center
704-687-2703
