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In-Person Sessions
Participants of the Leadership Development Academy engage in training sessions and group activities that leave them empowered and inspired to influence positive change. All interested applicants should consider attending the open house to learn more about the program before applying.
LDA 2025 OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:30pm
Location: Ledonia Wright Cultural Center Gallery, Student Center first floor
RSVP here by Friday, October 4
2025 LDA Session Dates (TBA)
| SESSION | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | FACILITATOR | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, January 29 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Mr. John Mountz | Individual Leadership Assessment |
| 2 | Wed, February 5 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Gwen Tyson | Team Leadership |
| 4 | Thurs, Feb 6 & Fri, Feb 7 | TBD | MCSC 249 | Board of Trustees Mtg | University Governance |
| 3 | Wed, February 12 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Jeremy Tuchmayer Ms. Katy Locke | Intro to Leadership Theory |
| 5 | Wed, February 19 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Erik Kneubuehl | Leadership & Civil Discourse |
| 6 | Wed, February 26 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Virginia Hardy Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett | Inclusive Leadership |
| 7 | Wed, March 5 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Philp Rogers and panelists | Organizational Excellence |
| 8 | Tues, March 18 | 5:00-7:00PM | TBD | Joint session with Chancellor's Student Leadership Academy (tentative) | Mentoring & Leadership |
| 9 | Wed, March 26 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Maria Clay (tentative) | Ethics & Leadership |
| 10 | Wed, April 2 | 1:30-5:00PM | TBD | Dr. Steven Asby and LDA Fellows Panel | Leadership in Action |
| 11 | Wed, April 9 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Jason Higginson | Individual Leadership Philosophies |
| 12 | Wed, April 17 | 5:30-7:30PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Dennis McCunney Dr. Jeremy Tuchmayer | Closing Ceremony & Recognition |