Paradise Valley Community College; 18401 North 32nd Street; Phoenix, Arizona, 85032
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Program Tiers

The Peak Leadership Institute consists of the following three tiers. Students choose programs from within the tiers to earn points toward completion of a certificate.
TIER ONE PROGRAMS

Tier One Programs teach students about leadership through the exploration of various leadership models, engagement in self-awareness activities, and basic skill building.
---Orientation Leader
---Leadership for Citizenship (MGT 105 ~ 1 CR)
---ACE/SUCCEED
---Emerging Leaders I (CPD 103BL 9946 ~ 2 CR)
---Summer Service Leadership Academy
---LeaderShape Institute
---Honors Forum (HUM 190 ~ 3 CR)
---Emerging Leaders Wilderness (LDR 103 ~ 2 CR)
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TIER TWO PROGRAMS

Tier Two Programs teach students how to lead through collective action in group settings including a greater emphasis on group process, event planning, and presentation skills.
---Orientation Coordinator
---Student Ambassadors
---Peer Mentor Training (CPD 250 ~ 3 CR)
---Emerging Leaders II (CPD 103BL 9947 ~ 2 CR)
---Student Leadership Council (LDR 201 ~ 2CR for Executive Board & Senators)
---S.L.I.C.E. Alternative Spring Break Program (COM 282 ~ 3 CR)
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TIER THREE PROGRAMS

Tier Three Programs place students in leadership positions allowing for direct application of skills and knowledge gained from the first two tiers. This tier also includes an emphasis on career development and advocacy.
---Orientation Director
---Student Public Policy Forum
---Emerging Leaders III (Peer Facilitators) (LDR 201 or CPD option)
---Diversity Infusion Program (Student Internship)
---Diversity Service Learning (GBS 282 ~ 1-3 CR)
---Teacher Connection
---Career Work Experience (CWE 198 ~ 1-3 CR)
---Career Related Internships
---S.L.I.C.E. Alternative Spring Break Peer Leaders (COM 282 ~ 3 CR)
---Student Ambassadors Intern