PURPOSE

The Summer Program is a transition from high school to college. Accepted students begin their PLA experience in July with an intensive four-week summer program, which introduces scholars to University life and sets the leadership foundation upon which the program is based.

Participants take college-level courses and experience college life firsthand. They read a selected leadership text and participate in seminars. Additionally, scholars take part in community service events and various cultural, educational, and entertainment weekend excursions. The program contains academic and co-curricular components designed to:

• Develop essential academic skills
• Create a foundation for leadership development and civic responsibility
• Provide an orientation to campus resources and facilities
• Ease the transition and adjustment of students to the college environment
• Serve the community
• Develop a support group of peers, faculty, and staff

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Introductory courses with a focus on various aspects of leadership
• Workshops – study skills, time management, utilizing the library, diversity, stress management, computer literacy, healthy lifestyles, and individual and team development
• Community service
• Exploration of a leadership development text

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Articulate the espoused values of Bowling Green State University and of the President's Leadership Academy
• Navigate the University campus with assurance and confidence
• Demonstrate an initial understanding of basic leadership concepts and of their personal leadership style
• Assess the value of the Summer Program through written communication
• Self-assess gains in written and oral communication

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