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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 Dr. Andre Green VC Stephanie Coleman Dr. Lanika Wright	Organizational Excellence
8	Wed, March 19	5:00-7:00PM	MCSC 249	Joint session with Chancellor's Student Leadership Academy	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: Theory
12	Wed, April 16	1:30-5:00PM	MCSC 125	Dr. Dennis McCunney Dr. Jeremy Tuchmayer	Individual Leadership Philosophies: Practice
13	Wed, April 23	5:30-7:00PM	MCSC 125	Dr. Dennis McCunney Dr. Jeremy Tuchmayer	Closing Ceremony & Recognition
14 (optional)	Mon, April 28	2:00-3:00PM	Black Box Theatre	Dr. Andrew Herdman	B.A.L.L. Lecture: "Learning to Lead: Bridging the Gap Between Knowing and Doing"