1. HENDRIX COLLEGE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS
4-Year Sequence Beginning Fall of 2006

2. Leadership Scholars Mission
Learning
Living
Leading

3. Starting Points
Leadership is a way of living and thinking, not simply a set of skills or characteristics
Leadership Scholars enter Hendrix with extensive leadership experience
Leadership Scholars have a unique opportunity to learn and experience together over four years

4. Six Core Competencies Self-awareness Self-confidence
Ability to take a broad, systemic view
Ability to work effectively in social systems
Ability to think creatively
Ability to learn from experience
Source: The Center for Creative Leadership Handbook of Leadership Development by Cynthia D. McCauley, et al. Jossey-Bass, 1998.

5. Fundamental Components
Action
Active learning processes that engage mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually
Interaction
Interaction with each other through formal an informal functions. Also, opportunities to interact with other leaders & scholars
Production
Active processes must include some tangible outcomes
Reflection
Individual opportunities to take experiences one step further through formal reflection

6. THE FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
This sequence provides intentional progression of leadership development. It expects each class to become a learning community while encouraging interaction among all classes.

7. Common Components PERSONAL REFLECTION READING CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Various forms and requirements per class. Options include personal writing and Educator postings
READING
FR, SO, and JR classes read a common text (per class) according to a timeline. “Theory-to-Practice” is achieved using Educator online forum and workshops. SR Scholars choose a personal book.
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
All scholars are expected to take some active role within campus life beyond the classroom (organizational membership, leadership position, etc.). It is highly recommended that each Scholar pursue Propylaea credit as a way to gain a broader perspective of community interactions.

8. Freshman Year: Foundations
Fall Retreat: introduction & team building
All-Scholars Kick-Off
Workshop series
Winter Retreat: Low- & High-Ropes
Book: Exploring Leadership (Komives, et al)
Year-End Commencement (all scholars), including class “year in review” presentation

9. Sophomore Year: Exploring the “Leadership Challenge”
All-Scholars Kick-Off
Weekly Meetings/Workshops
Brainstorm/Planning for Workshops w/ JR Class
Meetings for book discussion & personal “case studies”
Workshops w/ FR Class
“Sophomore Musings” presented by Hendrix-Lilly (recommended)
The Leadership Challenge (Kouzes & Posner)
Sophomore-Scholars retreat & Student Leadership Practices Inventory
Year-End Commencement (all scholars), including class presentation

10. Junior Year: Outreach & Service
All-Scholars Kick-Off
Weekly Meetings/Workshops
Brainstorm/Planning for Workshops w/ SO Class
Meetings to plan and coordinate outreach projects
Workshops w/ FR Class
Winter Retreat with FR class (Winnamocka)
Implement community outreach projects
Higher Standard of Leadership (Nair)
Year-End Commencement (all scholars), including project presentations

11. Senior Year: YOUR Next Step
All-Scholars Kick-Off
Independent Project
Scheduled Meetings
Weekly w/ Director
Meetings w/ Director as needed
“My Self as Leader” project
Year-end Commencement (all scholars), including individual presentations

12. Hendrix Leadership Scholars
Student Activities Office
Hulen Hall
1600 Washington Avenue
Conway, AR 72032