Randolph Community College Student Leadership Academy Application Deadline Sept. 4

Randolph Community College is soliciting applications for its third annual Student Leadership Academy, which has been revamped this year from a one-day spring event to four evening sessions throughout the academic year. Approximately 20 students will be selected to attend the Student Leadership Academy through a competitive application process.

The Student Leadership Academy will offer students the opportunity to learn about leadership from local and regional leaders. Participants will have the chance to identify their own leadership styles and learn how to use these styles effectively. Students will create a personal portfolio, which will be reviewed by Human Resource professionals who will give feedback to assist in developing a more professional polish. One evening will be devoted to leadership and ethics. In addition, new this year, students will be involved in a Student Leadership Project.

The dates for the 2009-10 Student Leadership Academy sessions are Thursday, Oct. 22, Tuesday, Nov. 17, Tuesday, Jan. 19, and Tuesday, April 13. Participants are expected to attend all sessions.

Interested students must fill out an application form and ask an RCC faculty member to submit a letter of reference that addresses their leadership potential. Faculty members may write reference letters for more than one applicant. Any student enrolled in a curriculum program at RCC is eligible to apply. Randolph Early College High School seniors, juniors, and sophomores are also eligible.

Students may obtain an application form by going to RCC's Web site, www.randolph.edu, and clicking on the Student Leadership Academy Quick Link. Applications must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday. Sept. 4.