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What is the BGSU LEAD Program?

BGSU LEAD is a self-paced, comprehensive, leadership development program designed to augment and enhance current leadership opportunities available to students at Bowling Green State University. All full-time undergraduate students with a 2.5 grade point average and an interest in developing their leadership skills are eligible to enroll in this four-phase program. Students enrolled in the BGSU LEAD program will work closely with a faculty or staff mentor to develop competency in the following areas: (1) Exploring Leadership, (2) Self-Awareness and Leadership, (3) Exploring Personal and Professional Ethics, (4) Communication Skills, (5) Relationship Building, (6) Involving Others, (7) Managing the Process, (8) Understanding Organizations, and (9) Improving Communities.

Representatives from across Bowling Green State University’s campus, many of whom have been practicing and studying leadership their entire careers, have agreed that effective leaders demonstrate competency in the nine areas listed above. The working definition of leadership around which these competencies have been developed, is as follows:

“Leadership is a relational, transformative, process-oriented, learned, and change-directed phenomenon (Rost, 1993). Effective leaders demonstrate knowledge of self and the ability to work interdependently toward the betterment of society.”

The BGSU LEAD program is based on a few fundamental assumptions about leadership. First and foremost, we believe that leadership skills and knowledge can be learned. Additionally, we believe that any individual has the potential to develop the skills and knowledge that will make him/her an effective leader. This means that you have the potential to be an effective leader!

About BGSU LEAD What is the BGSU LEAD Program? Vision, Mission Statement & Goals Who can enroll? How much time will this require? Why should I enroll?	Learning About Leadership What will I learn? BGSU LEAD Learning Outcomes Theoretical/Philosophical Framework How and where will I learn? Who will help me?	Getting Started How do I get started? How do I enroll? The Path to Certification Intent to Enroll Form Get the Mentoring you want
Making Progress Making Progress Assessing your Progress Documenting your Progress Standards of Evidence Seeking Certification	Student Resources Student Handbook Checklist for Enrollment Student Timeline Certification Criteria	Mentor Resources Mentor Checklist Mentor Handbook Assessment Rubrics Recommendation Form

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