Cornell LEADS
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Distinctive Service
What does it take to be a leader? Why is leadership important to progress in communities and organizations? How can today's students become tomorrow's leaders? What can students learn from the experiences of established leaders?
A select group of 20 students will have the extraordinary opportunity to cultivate their aspirations for leadership by participating in a distinctive year-long experience. To read about the 2010-2011 LEADS experience, click here.
In its second year, the Cornell leadership series, sponsored by the Berry Center, will consist of three components:
- leadership seminar led by former Cornell president Les Garner (October 27th, 2011)
- panel discussion with three leaders from the eastern Iowa community (February 2012)
- visit to a major Midwestern city (Chicago or Minneapolis) to meet with leaders in a variety fields, from business and politics, to the arts and entertainment (May 2-4, 2012).
Students will be selected for this leadership experience on a competitive basis. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores from all departments and disciplines are invited to apply, unless you have previously participated in the LEADS program. All expenses will be paid by the Berry Center.
If you are interested in learning more about this leadership experience, please attend an information meeting on Thursday, October 6, 12:00 PM, in Hedges Conference Room, Thomas Commons. Students who attend the information session will be given preference during the selection process.
Click here to apply for Cornell LEADS.
Applications are due at noon on Thursday, October 13.
For more information about Cornell LEADS,
please contact the Associate Director of the Berry Center.