Emerging Leader Program

By participating in the Emerging Leader Program (ELP), students will:

• Understand, value, and apply the eight core values of the Social Change Model to guide their leadership practice.
• Deepen their self-awareness while gaining a greater appreciation for the identities, experiences, and perspectives of others.
• Build effective, inclusive, and purpose-driven relationships to foster collaboration and shared leadership.
• Recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership and actively contribute to equitable and respectful environments.
• Develop the ability to engage in respectful, open, and constructive dialogue across differences.
• Understand and apply ethical principles in their leadership decisions and actions.
• Value and participate in civic engagement as a means to contribute to the common good.Feel confident and capable in leading positive change within their campus and broader communities.

Career readiness competencies developed through this program:

• Leadership
  Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
  
  
• Teamwork/Collaboration
  Build collaborative relationships with colleagues representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
  
  
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
  Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
  
  
• Professionalism/Work Ethic
  Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.

Participants must be able to fulfill the following requirements:

• Attend the ELP Retreat
• Attend weekly ELP Meetings during both Fall and Spring Semesters 
• Participate in service at the Saint Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton, MA 
• Attend ELP Outings and Complete ELP Core Experiences
• Be enrolled full time (12 credit hours) at BC for Fall and Spring semesters
• Pay a $150 non-refundable program fee
• *Maintain open communication with peers and program facilitatorsBe open to learning and challenging oneself
  
  

*Under a number of circumstances, this fee may be waived. Please contact us at elp@bc.edu with questions or concerns.