1. Establishing a Leadership Certification Program
Johnny Robinson- Tarleton State University
Director of Student Leadership Programs
Michael Barnette- Tarleton State University
Coordinator of Transition & Family Relations

2. Outcomes
Analyze emerging paradigms of leadership development specifically addressing new programs from conception to implementation.
Discuss best practices of branding and marketing of leadership programs to heighten student interest.
Engage in leadership development exercises which can be utilized for use with emerging student leaders.

3. Tarleton State University
Located 60 miles Southwest of Dallas/Ft. Worth in Stephenville, TX (Population 20,000).
Founded Member of Texas A & M system since 1917.
Enrollment- 7,900
Estimated Cost per Academic year- $13,333
100+ student organizations
Division II Athletics
60 undergraduate degree programs, 22 graduate, & 1 doctoral degree.

4. Student Leadership Programs
Leadership, Greek Life & Volunteer Programs
Established in 1998 to support successful T.A.S.L. (Tarleton Association of Student Leadership).
: Avg members
Leadership development & Individual service (3 semester program)
: Steady decline & Organizational leadership

5. Planning & Re-Launch 2008-09 Less than 10 members
Little student interest
Focus groups
Professional development
Leadership Advisory Board
Faculty- College of Ed, College of Business, General Studies, University Housing, FYE, & Student
Is a leadership certification program still viable?
What are leadership development needs of students?

6. Curriculum Development
Outcomes
Self-awareness
Exploration of values, belief, culture & identity
Group roles
Decision making, conflict resolution, goal setting
Philosophy of leadership
Civic responsibility & service
Strengths-based leadership

7. Recruitment Starting from scratch Social media Relational recruitment
Duck Camp/New Student Orientations
Parents Orientation- Become Legendary
Transcript- “Leadership Certified”

8. Program Implementation
Fall applicants = 21 accepted into program
Co-Curricular weeks
Ropes Course
14 students completed (66% persistence rate)