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Leadership Programs

Georgia College offers three student leadership development programs. These programs are open to students from all disciplines.

Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)
The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) offers incoming freshmen the opportunity to learn about leadership opportunities at Georgia College, clarify their values, pursue their interests, develop their leadership skills, and build relationships with others who are interested in making a difference at the university or in the community.

Leadership Certificate Program (LCP)
In the LCP, Georgia College students learn about the principles and practices of effective leadership by participating in workshops, discussion forums, retreats, service projects, conferences, presentations, and special for-credit leadership courses offered by the LCP.

Georgia Education Mentorship (GEM) Program
In the Georgia Education Mentorship (GEM) Program, Georgia College students are mentored by executives in fields such as business, education, non-profit, healthcare, law, and industry.  These leaders provide opportunities for participating students to better understand the professional world and the principles and practices of effective leadership.

Contact
John W. Bowen, M.Ed.
Coordinator of Leadership Programs
Campus Box 120
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Phone - (478) 445-1227
Fax - (478) 445-5386
john.bowen@gcsu.edu

 

ABOUT GEORGIA COLLEGE: Georgia College, the state's designated Public Liberal Arts University, combines the educational experience expected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education. Its four colleges – arts and sciences, business, education and health sciences – provide 6,600 undergraduate and graduate students with an exceptional learning environment that extends beyond the classroom, with hands-on involvement with faculty research, community service, residential learning communities, study abroad and myriad internships

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

"After being in the Leadership Certificate Program for just one semester, I could tell a significant improvement in my leadership abilities.  I am so thankful I am part of this program - a program that has changed my outlook on leadership forever."

 

"The LCP is a unique and fun program that offers student leaders a place to learn about leadership, meet other leaders on campus, and share their experiences.  I would suggest this program to anyone who is interested in developing themselves as a leader and having fun at the same time."

 

"I feel lucky to have been able to participate in the GEM program.  I made lasting connections with excellent role models, and I feel more prepared to enter the professional world.  Without GEM I would have never had these opportunities."

 

"The GEM program has been a rewarding experience that I would recommend to any student at Georgia College interested in leadership in the business world.  I have made friends and important contacts through this program, and have also learned a lot about myself."