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LeaderShape®

May 13-18, 2013

LeaderShape® is an interactive, energizing, and unique experience that builds leadership skills no other program can match. Prepare yourself for six days of non-stop self-discovery and learning from practical experiences that build your leadership concepts and abilities. When you participate in LeaderShape, you'll enjoy:

• Fun, exciting challenges
• Meeting many new people and building new friendships
• Making connections with other Illinois State University student leaders
• Learning about yourself
• And so much more!

Discover what it's really like! Visit the National LeaderShape® web site.

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Student Participants

Current undergraduate students with an expected graduation date of December 2013 or later are eligible to apply. Apply today to attend this year's LeaderShape session. Application deadline is March 22.

Faculty/Staff Participants

Six faculty/staff members attend the retreat as Cluster Facilitators. All full-time faculty and staff members are welcome to apply for this role. Apply today to attend this year's LeaderShape session. Application deadline is March 22.

Learn more about the cluster facilitator role:

• Download the Cluster Facilitator information sheet
• Download the Cluster Facilitator job description
• Contact Leadership and Service

Important Details

Cost

The cost to participate in the 2013 session of LeaderShape is $50, and is due to the Bone Student Center Box Office located on the first floor of the Bone Student Center by Friday, April 19, 2013. Payment covers transportation, lodging, meals, activities, and other materials. Some scholarships are available to cover the cost of attendance.

Session dates and times

Student participants will depart from Illinois State University on the morning of Monday, May 13, 2013, and return on the afternoon of Saturday, May 18, 2013. More specific information will be provided to selected participants at the orientation sessions held in April.

Peer Leadership Team

The Peer Leadership Team is a group comprised of ISU students who graduate from the LeaderShape® Institute, and are interested in developing leadership and service skills that can be used in college and beyond. The Peer Leadership Team plans, promotes, and implements signature service programs and leadership development opportunities for students in conjunction with Leadership and Service. Members of the Peer Leadership Team also work to carry out the mission of LeaderShape® by supporting other graduates’ visions and promoting the program.

Members of the Peer Leadership Team will be prepared to plan and run large programs/event, communicate effectively in a team, participate in effective partnerships, and support the growth of others, all of which are crucial work and life skills.

Sponsors Needed

Individual and corporate sponsors are currently being sought to support LeaderShape®. Contact Leadership and Service to get connected with a staff member in the office.

* LeaderShape at Illinois State University is sponsored in part by the Caterpillar Foundation in support of the Institute of Leadership Development.