External Leadership Application
The Gateway Foundation is pleased to support one Gateway employee for each of the following external leadership programs. Since 2009, 25 individuals have completed external leadership programs. Please read the descriptions below to determine the program best suited for your professional growth.
BOLD
The region’s most comprehensive board training program, is designed for those looking to grow their skills to the next leadership level – becoming effective board members and helping nonprofits meet an amazingly diverse range of community needs.
Link to additional information: http://www.uwgc.org/volunteer/leadership-development
Leadership Northern Kentucky (LNK)
LNK uses the community as a classroom to develop leaders to effectively serve the region. The nine-month program is designed to help a diverse group of potential, emerging and existing community leaders acquire an understanding of the strengths and challenges of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area and the skills necessary to motivate and engage others in collaborative efforts. –
See more at: https://www.nkychamber.com/services/leadership-development/
SOAR
SOAR is a one-of-a kind professional development program for high-potential women who have proven their readiness to advance within their organization. These women typically have 7-17 years of experience and have demonstrated a willingness to take on new leadership challenges and responsibilities. SOAR is also an opportunity to learn from peers. Rooted in a discussion-rich, humanities-based curriculum, SOAR takes into account the different style of leadership women bring to work. See more at: http://seejanesoar.com/
WILD
Women's Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) is designed to establish a strong network of women in the Greater Cincinnati higher education community. The program exposes women in professional roles to the administrative structure and environment of a college or university. The program consists of one 2-3 hour session per month. The sessions begin at 4:00 p.m. and are hosted on a rotating basis by participating institutions. Expected program topics include: Team Building, Negotiations, Career Mapping, Dispositional Hiring and Leadership, Legal Issues in Higher Education and Diversity.
Eligibility:
- Full-Time Employment Status
- Completed one year of full-time employment (as of August 1, 2017)
Application process:
1. Complete this Application (current page) and obtain appropriate signature.
2. Write an essay (maximum 200 words) on the Statement of Goals Form (page 3) describing your leadership goals.
3. Request two completed recommendation forms. One recommendation from an Immediate Supervisor and one recommendation from a Gateway peer or colleague from the community with knowledge of your leadership skills and potential. Please provide the form (with submission instructions) to the individual completing the recommendation.
4. Please combine your items 1 and 2 into one application document and submit to by April 5, 2017. The recommendation forms will be submitted separately. Hard copies will not be accepted.
Selection process:
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of external community members including Foundation Board Members who will utilize a rubric to evaluate applications. Selected participants will be notified by May 5, at which time the specific leadership program may require additional application documents.
Please type or print
Name: (Ms./Mrs./Mr./Dr.) / Job Title/GCTC Home Campus:Program Interest (circle all that apply): BOLD LNK SOAR WILD
If selected as a participant in this program, I understand that I will attend the complete program and the follow-up activities. I also may be called upon to perform duties and assignments on college wide teams and/or projects. I will arrange with my supervisor to participate in this program.
Applicant’s Signature: ______Date: ______
I support this applicant should he/she be accepted as a participant in the leadership program.
Immediate Supervisor Signature: ______Date: ______
Immediate Supervisor Name & Title:______
Statement of Leadership Goals
Please submit an essay as it relates to your leadership goals. Consider the following topics (maximum of 200 words total):
· Describe your professional goals as they apply to Gateway, your career and the community.
· How do you see your participation in the leadership program contributing to your goals?
· How would you describe your leadership style?
· What difference do you hope to make at Gateway and in the community?
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