Student Leadership Program
L.E.A.D
The L.E.A.D (Learn, Engage, Apply, Develop) program is designed to train up leaders, giving students the opportunity to explore and develop their leadership potential. These workshops are designed to prepare students for the responsibilities of leaders and service in the university and in the world. L.E.A.D workshops are 50 minutes in length and are a blend of leadership development seminars and small group discussions and experiences.
Profiles in Leadership
Profiles in Leadership provides a unique opportunity to learn lessons of leadership from leaders in different fields. This series will include speakers who will tell their story, including Trevecca alumni and other established leaders in their various fields. The speakers will reflect on critical choices in their personal and professional lives, sharing their experiences as a Christian leader.
Profiles in Leadership presentations all the guest speaker a one-hour session of presentation that includes a question and answer time. Following the presentation students will have an opportunity to talk with the guest at a more informal reception.
Distinguished Leader Certificate
As a Trevecca student, you have a great opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills, network with other leaders, and grow personally and professionally--all while building up your resume!
All students are offered the opportunity to earn a Distinguished Leader Certificate showing that they have successfully completed the Trevecca Student Leadership Program.
To qualify for the Distinguished Leader Certificate, students must complete the following during the academic school year:
- Attend a combination of 12 leadership seminars (LEAD and Profiles in Leadership)
- Participate in at least 2 service opportunities
For more information, contact Matt Spraker, Associate Dean of Students for Community Life
Fall 2012 Program Dates
August 21-22 Leadership Summit Jon Burch Ed.D.
September 14th LEAD "Defining Leadership" Tom Middendorf Ed.D.
September 20th Profiles in Leadership: Senator Mae Beavers Tennessee State Senator
October 12th LEAD "Encourage the Heart" Jessica Duranceau
October 16th Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Dan Boone President, Trevecca Nazarene University
November 9th LEAD "Challenge the Process Tim Green Ph.D.
November 13th Profiles in Leadership: Ingrid McIntyre Open Table Nashville
November 30th LEAD "Enable Others to Act" Leena Welch, Ph.D.
Past speakers include:
Billy Montana Critically acclaimed Singer/Songwriter
Howard T. Wall III VP of General Counsel and Secretary of Capella Healthcare, TNU alumnus
Carol Anne Eby Retired missionary, author, former TNU English Professor and TNU alumnus
Jim Van Hook former CEO of Brentwood Music group and Word Entertainment
Fr. Charles Strobel Founding Director of Room in the Inn and ordained priest
Ryan Harris Principal of Nolansville Elementary, TNU alumnus
Dr. Moody Gunter Retired pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, TNU alumnus
Ole Blomberg Owner of Blomberg Dentistry