1. Cohort 20 Learning Community Mae Alfree, Shannon Bordley Peter DeMarreau, Kim Melnick, Leslie Mergner Group 4 EDD 7000

2. Vision Statement Cohort members will develop a collaborative learning community where students will support and learn from each other. Cohort members epitomize diverse professional and personal backgrounds which will enhance the learning experience through engaging discussions and shared learning throughout the program.

3. Mission Statement The mission of Cohort 20 is to enlist the commitment, collaboration, and emotional support of cohort members so all students meet the rigorous standards set forth by Wilmington University in our pursuit of our Ed. D degree.

4. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP TRIADSGROUPS STRUCTURE MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS BUSINESS & FINANCE PROFESSIONAL NON-PROFIT & FOR PROFIT PROFESSIONALS JUDICIAL & GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONALS PRIVATE & CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS COHORT 20

5. Ten Commandments 1.Respect other Cohort members 2.Honor your commitments 3.Honor the truth with your words and actions 4.Appreciate the value of time 5.Promote a positive environment 6.Value the thoughts of others 7.Embrace diversity 8.Communicate with compassion 9.Be fair and consistent with your behaviors and actions 10.Maintain confidentiality

6. Who is Cohort 20? Video Slide Show

7. How Do We Define Cohort 20? Commitment Perseverance Trust Onward

8. Tools Communication Discussio n Board Group Pages Email Wimba Pronto (IM) Digital Dropbox Podcast Telephone Text Face to Face Communicates in a clear concise manner Communicates using a variety of mediums Encourages collaboration

9. Resources Other Students Prior Cohorts Faculty Advisor Peer Review Colleagues Library

10. Interpersonal Relationships Cohort Celebratory Calendar Cohort “chat-n-chew” dinner once per month acknowledge events and accomplishments What is the point of creating interpersonal relationships?

11. To trust someone is to have the assurance that they will act in good faith towards another's needs and wants. Trust Trust is a sense of security; you believe in me and I believe in you; confidence in support levels; making the right decisions and that we will do right for one another. Trust is like the highest skyscraper-- you build the foundation one brick at a time, being careful not to let it crumble... To hold someone’s trust is like holding a crystal glass that is so pure and fragile. Once broken, the thousand pieces will never return to its original form.