The Emerging Leaders Program Mission
The goal of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is to give first-year Case Western Reserve University students the opportunity
to develop a foundation of leadership skills by providing knowledge and experiences
essential for lifelong leadership engagement.
While participating in the Emerging Leaders Program, first-year students will learn:
Leadership Awareness
- Identify or reevaluate their leadership style and personal leadership strengths/areas for improvement
- Clarify their values and examine the alignment of their values with their leadership style and involvement
- Understand the value in mentoring relationships
- Recognize and respect the various approaches to leadership
- Understand institutional and community resources for leadership
Leadership Skills
- Developing relationships within the Case community, including first-year and upperclass students, staff, faculty and administrators
- Demonstrating critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrating an understanding of The Leadership Challenge
- Further developing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Developing an understanding of the group dynamics of conflict, teamwork and motivation.
- Practicing intentional goal setting and personal reflection
- Strengthening their personal strategy for time management
Leadership Experiences
- Actively participate in service projects within the Cleveland community and reflect on their experiences
- Become active members in their campus organization(s)
- Develop relationships with peers, facilitators and mentors
- Interact with active leaders in the Cleveland community as a means of gaining various perspectives of leadership
Interested in learning more about ELP?
Stop by our ELP ice-cream social Friday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Wade Commons Pioneer Room during Welcome Days. ELP mentors and program coordinators will be available to answer questions and provide more information about the benefits of participating in this leadership development program designed specifically for first year students. We will also have a make your own ice-cream sundae bar so come ready for dessert! Do you want to explore what it takes to make a difference? Then come learn more about why ELP is for you!