The LEADing Edge is a program committed to fostering leadership
inclusive of all people and many styles. It seeks to promote new models
of leadership for women; to ensure that all women can envision
themselves as leaders and better understand their leadership potential;
facilitate the participation of women in leadership and organizational
change; build community partnerships; and extend beyond the campus in
preparing women for socially responsible leadership in their careers,
families, and communities.
Specific Programs
Emerging Leaders Course: A 1.5 credit course designed to promote
new models of leadership for women by providing women a better
understanding of their leadership potential and the opportunity to
envision themselves as leaders. Course includes a weekend retreat and
classes that incorporate experiential learning opportunities and team
projects.
Community Development Day: An annual one-day
conference that provides information and leadership training for
student organization officers and members.
Leadership
Transcript Program: A service by which students are able to
chronicle their cocurricular involvement similar to the way the
registrar`s office compiles an academic transcript. Included on a
student`s leadership transcript are all cocurricular experiences such
as internships, externships, and campus and community involvement,
including membership or leadership positions in student organizations.
Transitional Leadership for the Workforce Program: A seven-week
program focusing on students` concerns related to their transition from
Douglass College to the real world. Students concentrate on a variety
of transitional issues, evaluate their college experience, and learn
what it means to be a woman entering today`s workforce.
Student Leadership Recognition Program: An annual spring event
celebrating students` leadership achievements. Students are recognized
for many of their leadership efforts and contributions to the Douglass
community.
