About the Program
The VALUE program is a co-curricular annual program that provides students with resources to enhance their leadership ability in real-world settings and contexts. Students in the VALUE program are selected in the Fall and participate in program activities in the Spring. Ativities include:
Book Club
Students will read When Everyone Leads and the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) Guidebook, and participate in guided conversation.
Professional Conferences
Students' are able to attend the When Everyone Leads conference at the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) in Wichita,Ks to participate in a six-hour course to help unleash capacity for collective leadership in teams, organizations, and communities.
Coaching
Students have the option to furthure explore the content and expand their leadership skills by participating in one-on-one coaching sessions.
Exit Reflection
At the end of their VALUE program experience, students will complete an exit reflection by May about what they have learned throughout the year.
VALUE-able Benefits
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, students impacted by this program will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to operate in this challenging new environment and the conviction to accomplish great things that improve their organizations and society. The VALUE program will provide students the opportunity to:
- Earn scholarships
- Participate in hands-on professional experiences
- Develop real-world, transferable skills that can be applied to a future career
- Network with university and community leaders
- Form close relationships with fellow students
- Attend professional conferences
- Make a positive impact on the university and community