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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 2026 OPEN HOUSE
Date: Wed, October 15, 2025, 5:30-7pm
Location: Ledonia Wright Cultural Center, Main Campus Student Center, 1st Floor
RSVP here by Friday, October 3
2026 LDA Session Dates
| SESSION | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | FACILITATOR | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, January 28 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Mr. John Mountz | Individual Leadership Assessment |
| 2 | Wed, February 4 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | TBA | Team Leadership |
| 3 | Wed, February 11 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 253 | TBA | Intro to Leadership Theory |
| 4 | Thurs, Feb 12 & Fri, Feb 13 | TBD | MCSC 249 | Board of Trustees Mtg | University Governance |
| 5 | Wed, February 18 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 253 | Dr. Philip Rogers, Dr. LaNika Wright, Dr. Andre Green, Stephanie Coleman | Organizational Excellence |
| 6 | Wed, February 25 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 253 | TBA | Leadership Principles that Cultivate Belonging |
| 7 | Tues, March 3 | 5:00-7:00PM | MCSC Blackbox Theater | Joint session with Chancellor's Student Leadership Academy | Mentoring & Leadership |
| Wed, March 11 | Spring Break | No in-person session | |||
| 8 | Wed, March 18 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | TBA | TBA |
| 9 | Wed, March 25 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | TBA | Ethics & Leadership |
| 10 | Wed, April 1 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Erik Kneubuehl | Civil Discourse & Leadership |
| Wed, April 8 | No in-person session | ||||
| 11 | Wed, April 15 | 1:30-5:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Jason Higginson | Individual Leadership Philosophies |
| 12 | Wed, April 22 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 13 | Wed, April 29 | 5:00-7:00PM | MCSC 125 | Dr. Dennis McCunney Dr. Jeremy Tuchmayer | Closing Ceremony & Recognition |