Experience a life changing class, Emerging Leaders now enrolling!

Emerging Leaders combines leadership education with service to the community. It is unique class that helps each individual find the leader within themselves. Do you want to make a difference but don’t know where to begin? Do you have a vision for how the world could be a better place? Would you like to take on a personal challenge while building your resume and distinguishing yourself in this competitive job market? Take on EL and discover the leader within you!

A Class, and So Much More…

Emerging Leaders is a class, but it is also a journey of self-discovery. Through Emerging Leader’s hands-on team-building activities, group projects and guided self-reflection participants develop their own leadership qualities and explore personal, group and societal values as a part of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. Each participant will also have the opportunity to attend a dynamic leadership learning retreat in Prescott, AZ (October 19-21) and work on a service project.

Enroll in the Emerging Leaders Program in Fall 2012 and discover the 2 credits that can change the world!

During Emerging Leaders you will:

• Learn about you
• Work in teams
• Serve the community
• Develop leadership
• Make friends!
• Attend an educational retreat

What People Are Saying About EL

“A much needed program for all students”

“Emerging Leaders should be mandatory.”

“I ‘m really glad that I signed up for this class!”

PROGRAM FORMAT

Emerging Leaders is delivered in a two-credit course format that meets only 6 times a semester, including a weekend retreat. The program is divided into three sequential levels. Level I is offered in both the Fall and Spring terms and covers the fundamentals of the social change model of leadership. Level II, offered only during the Spring term, allows participants to apply their leadership skills in a backpacking experience and play a major role in coordinating their own service learning project. Level III is a participant facilitation program where students help lead the Level I and II courses.

NOW ENROLLING FOR LEVEL I, FALL 2012

Interested students must enroll in LDR101 #40770 (or #34697 Honors Community – Concurrent Enrollment with HUM190AA-AC) in Fall 2012, The Dynamics of Leadership – Emerging Leaders I and complete and Participant Information Form for the program. Participant Information Forms are available on the Student Life & Leadership Website or in the Student Life & Leadership Office (KSC-135). 

This class is transferable to all three state universities and may be used as an elective course on a MCCD Associates Degree. Talk to an Academic Advisor for more information.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS – SEE THE EXPERIENCE

For a video highlights of the Emerging Leaders Experience, visit our YouTube Channel.

The Emerging Leaders program qualifies under the PEAK Leadership Institute. For more information, call Helice Agria in the Student Life Center at 602-787-7273.

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Exam Tips

Timing is Everything

Finals exams are not during your regular class time. Check out the PVCC FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE to find your exam schedule.

Talk it Out

The Counseling Department is available to help you through it all with free confidential counseling. Counselors are available by appointment 8:00am to 6:30pm, Monday – Thursday, and 8:00am to 4:00pm, Friday. Call 602-787-6540 for more information or stop by the office in the KSC. Counseling Services are FREE to current and prospective students.

Find a Study Partner

The Learning Support Center (LSC) can hook you up with a tutor to get you through those tricky concepts! Tutors are FREE and cover most subject areas! A special math and writing resource are also available. You don’t have to do this alone, drop by and get some expert help! The LSC is open 8:00am to 7:00pm, Monday – Wednesday, May 7-10. For more information call 602-787-7180 or drop by the office in the E building across from the Library.

Student Life at PVCC

The Finals & Flapjacks event is sponsored by Student Life & Leadership. Our mission is to motivate students to engage in their learning experiences through participation in leadership, service, recreational, wellness and cultural activities. We envision an environment where student are involved, connected, and making a difference.

Want to get involved with activities like Flapjacks & Finals?!? Get connected with student life at Paradise Valley Community College through our blog, Facebook or website.

Volunteers needed for PVCC’s Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 11th
Phoenix First Assembly
5:00-8:30PM

Watch graduation from the best seat in the house! Serve the graduates as ushers, event hosts and attendants. Contact the Office of Student Life & Leadership for more information, Kranitz Student Center 135, (602) 787-7240.

Transportation & dinner provided to event volunteers. All volunteers must wear black slacks and a white-collar shirt.

A Field Day will be held from 10am – 2pm in the Paradise Valley Community College KSC Courtyard. This fun, interactive and informative event will feature vendors, demonstrations, games and snacks. A guided Night Hike will also be held on April 17 in the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area & Park at 7pm (see map). Beginning and experienced hikers are welcome. All participants should wear sturdy shoes and outdoor clothes and bring a flashlight and water. No pets are permitted. Free transportation is available to registered participants. REGISTER NOW SPACES ARE LIMITED!

These activities are presented as part of an Emerging Leaders II service project. The goal is to encourage students, faculty and staff to make choices that support their health and encourage them to interact with the environment. Emerging Leaders is a 2 credit leadership course. Through the program’s hands-on team-building activities, group projects and guided self-reflection, participants develop their own leadership qualities and explore personal, group and societal values as a part of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. Learning is experiential (or by doing) and service-oriented.

EMERGING LEADERS

Emerging Leaders is delivered in a two-credit course format that meets only 6 times a semester, including a weekend retreat. The program is divided into three sequential levels. Level I is offered in both the Fall and Spring terms and covers the fundamentals of the social change model of leadership. Level II, offered in both the Fall and Spring term, allows participants to apply their leadership skills in a backpacking experience and play a major role in coordinating their own service learning project. Level III is a participant facilitation program where students help lead the Level I and II courses.

NOW ENROLLING FOR LEVEL I, FALL 2012

Interested students must enroll in LDR101 #40770 in Fall 2012, The Dynamics of Leadership – Emerging Leaders I or LDR101 #34697, The Dynamics of Leadership – Honors Learning Community. Enrollment Forms are available on the Student Life & Leadership Website or in the Student Life & Leadership Office (KSC-135).

This class is transferable to all three state universities and may be used as an elective course on a MCCCD Associates Degree. Contact the Office of Student Life & Leadership at (602) 787-7240 for more information.