Student Leadership Academy-
Award Requirements
Additional requirements to complete the
Application
Process.
Applicants for the Student Leadership Academy Service Scholarships must meet the following requirements:
Theory requirements include
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A three (3) credit Leadership Development class (LEAD 110) during the first semester (2 hours per week). Course topics: Responsibilities of Leadership, Articulating a Vision, Leading with Goals, Creative Problem Solving/Decision Making, Managing Time, Team Building, Empowering and Delegating, Managing Conflict, Initiating Change, Ethics, Servant Leadership.
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A two (2) credit Leadership Development course (LEAD 111) during the second semester (2 hours per week). This class reinforces the skills introduced in the first class.
Practice requirements include
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A two (2) credit Leadership Development Practicum class (LEAD 210) during the third semester (arranged). This class provides both on and off campus leadership and service practicum experiences.
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A two (2) credit Leadership Development Practicum class (LEAD 211) during the fourth semester (arranged). This class provides both on and off campus leadership and service practicum experiences.
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Mentor a Lansing School District middle school student (16 hours/semester).
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Participate in planned community service activities in the Lansing community such as: Adopt a River, Into the Streets, and an approved Individual Service Project (32 hours/semester).
Additional Requirements
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Enroll for at least 6 credits, including the required Student Leadership Development Series course each semester.
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Maintain at least a 2.0 grade in Student Leadership Development Series courses and a 2.0 overall grade point average each semester.
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Be in good standing (i.e., not on academic or social probation) each semester.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In addition to the items indicated on the Application Checklist (see how to apply information), Leadership Academy Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Submit a personal statement describing community service and leadership experience, why you feel you should be a member of the Lansing Community College Student Leadership Academy, and what you hope to gain from this experience.
Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community service/leadership agency representative who is knowledgeable about your leadership potential and performance.
Students applying to the Student Leadership Academy may also apply for an Honors Program Award, an Occupational Program Award, or a Foundation Scholarship.
