PROGRAM INFORMATION: 2009-2010
The Blueprint Leadership Program is an innovative semester-long leadership course coupled with a spring semester service experience. Through a series of engaging workshops, small and large group interactions, and one-on-one leadership coaching, students will graduate from the program with a better understanding of the leader within and how to make a positive impact in the world.
Community
Justice
Growth
Integrity
Courage
"Blueprint is a program that really shows you not only how to be a strong leader, but also what it means to be a leader in a multi-cultural world. I 2. Courage have learned that strong leadership does not stem from a savvy orator, but from a person who recognizes and aligns their own personal values with 3. Justice the needs of the community in which they work." --Jessica Smith, junior, Business Major
1. Integrity
Students In The Program Will:
Gain personal insight through an exploration of one’s leadership style, constructing a personal leadership philosophy, and learning how to design and implement a personal development plan. Expand one’s core leadership skills through active participation in experiential workshops, retreats, one-onone leadership coaching, and a leadership conference. Participants will put theory into practice by collaborating in small groups to design and execute a social justice project. Develop cross-cultural competency by participating in small cohort dialogues in which participants explore the relationship between one’s salient social identity and one’s personal values. With this increased awareness, participants will have new insights on how they can create a more inclusive community. Reflect on one’s experiences and interactions while thinking critically about the responsibilities of leaders in today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected society and how one can work towards socially responsible leadership.
Additional Program Benefits
Exposure to campus and Bay Area distinguished leaders Networking opportunities with other student leaders and peer advisors Free admittance to Cal Leadership Symposium, a leadership conference on campus Fall two-day leadership retreat Immersion in a spring semester service experience with peers Access to leadership books, models, theories, and tools through the Center for Student Leadership Opportunity to become a member of the Leadership Advisory Board in the Center for Student Leadership Internship opportunities in the Center for Student Leadership and information about other leadership opportunities Optional training on how to facilitate team builders Campus recognition upon completion of the program
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PROGRAM APPLICATION: 2009-2010
The Blueprint Leadership Program is an innovative semester-long leadership course coupled with a spring semester service experience. Through a series of engaging workshops, small and large group interactions, and one-on-one leadership coaching, students will graduate from the program with a better understanding of the leader within and how to make a positive impact in the world.
Community
Justice
Growth
Integrity
Courage
Application Deadline: Friday, Aril 10th 2009 before 4:00 pm Applications may be submitted to 102 Sproul or Online Application Process: For full consideration, completed applications must be received by Friday, April 10, 2009 before 4:00 pm. Selected applicants will be notified of they have been selected to participate in the program on April 17th and must confirm participation in the program by April 24th (email Connie at blueprint@berkeley.edu). Class Schedule: Blueprint classes take place each Wednesday 3:00-5:00pm during the fall semester. CCN will be distributed first week of class. Participants are required to attend (in addition to classes): Indaba Leadership Weekend Retreat (beginning of fall semester): date and location TBD Cal Leadership Symposium (beginning of spring semester): date and time TBD Servant Leadership Experience (anytime during the spring semester; type/length of service will vary) Please Type: Name: Last Preferred Name (if different than above): Local Address: Street Phone: ( Major(s): ) City Email: Are you a transfer student: Yes/No State Zip First MI Date of Birth: / / Student ID #: __
Year at Berkeley in Fall 2009 (circle one): 1st 2nd 3rd 4th …other Reference (a friend, family, coworker, teacher, supervisor, resident assistant, etc.) Please list the name and contact information of one reference that can speak to your leadership ability and experiences. Reference Name: Title: Company/School (if applicable): Phone: ( ) ______
Please respond to the following questions on a separate piece of paper: 1. Attach a resume or a list of your most significant leadership and service experiences (formal and informal), including position, organization, duration of involvement, and duties. Examples may include athletic teams, residential communities, student organizations, religious groups, employment, community and/or political involvement, etc. 2. What unique attributes would you bring to the Blueprint program? What do you hope to gain by participating in the program? (500 word maximum) 3. How did you learn about the Blueprint Leadership Program? 4. What types of leadership activities or other commitments do you have planned for next year? How might these activities conflict with or enhance your commitment to Blueprint? (150 words maximum) Demographic Information (OPTIONAL)
One of the most valuable aspects of the Blueprint Leadership Program is the opportunity to learn from others, whose experiences and backgrounds may be very different from your own. Therefore, during the selection process, we try to integrate as much diversity possible into each class in order to enhance this element of the program. To assist in reaching that goal, we invite you to share information about yourself, such as your race, ethnicity, disabilities, sexual orientation, political affiliations, religion, socioeconomic background, military experience, etc. This is an addendum to the above questions. Please know that any information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and that those who choose not to complete this section will not be penalized in any way.
Please read the following statement and then sign and date below. I have carefully read the materials provided to me regarding the commitment required and agree to fulfill all of my obligations to the program should I be selected. I certify that the information I have provided is accurate. Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________________
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS Friday, April 10, 2009 before 4:00 pm!
Please send all materials to: Blueprint Leadership Program Selection Committee Center for Student Leadership 102 Sproul Hall UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-2430 or email to blueprint@berkeley.edu *For more information, please contact Jamie Thompson at jamiethompson@berkeley.edu