Ethical Leadership Certificate Program Application Packet

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Ethical Leadership Certificate Program

Application Packet

2006-2007

Contents

• Program Overview

• Application

• Reference Forms (2)

Instructions

• Complete the attached application package and submit to the Center for University Learning, Mailbox# 3310 by August 11, 2006

• Review the program overview; submit a complete application with your signature. You must also submit two references. Reference forms must be included with your package by two different people who can attest to your qualifications. References should be from persons who have observed your performance in work or in service environments. Please ask your references to complete and sign the form and then return it directly to you in a sealed envelop. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application package before the due date. Any incomplete package submitted will not be considered for the ELC program.

Eligibility

• You must be a KSU employee in good standing

• You must be past the probationary period Important Dates

• Application materials are due by August 11, 2006

• Notifications of acceptance into the ELC program will be done via email and letter by August 25th

• Classes begin September 8^th and will run through December 8^th (NOTE: All classes will be held on Fridays, 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon, KSU Center, Room 182; there will be no class held on November 24^th in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday)

• Level One Reception held on December 8^th. (NOTE: at this time ELC participants are acknowledged and honored for their completion of the first level. All ELC facilitators, direct reports and other KSU leaders will be invited.)

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Ethical Leadership Certificate Program

Sponsored by: Institute of Leadership, Ethics & Character Administered by: The Center for University Learning.

Program Overview

The Ethical Leadership Certificate is a multi-tiered leadership development program endorsed by the Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character and managed by The Center for University Learning. This non-credit, certificate program consists of 36, three-hour competency based modules divided into three levels addressing several areas/issues in leadership development, networking with other KSU constituents and ethical character building skills.

Instructional Modules

Level 1 Sequence: Level 2 Sequence: Level 3 Sequence

Introductory Module Leadership Theory Leading Change

Personality Assessment Leadership Styles

Leadership and Management – Partners in the process

Assessment – How Am I doing? My Leadership Style Visioning

Communicating Consensus Building and Negotiation Developing and Managing Budgets

Trust Building Conflict Management Goal Setting

Coaching and Mentoring My Behavioral Style Evaluating Programs

Diversity Delegating and Empowering Strategic Planning

Presenting/Speaking Performance Management Training & Development Theories Leading Meetings Motivating and Appreciating Others Influencing

Moral Development Theory Team Building Networking

Character Dev. and Disposition/Values

Clarification Theories of Ethics Legal vs. Ethical

Portfolio/Project Development Decision-Making and Critical Thinking

Spiritual Meaning & Purpose

In addition to providing instructional modules to the participants, the class is also asked to engage in an applied service leadership group project. The project is designed to allow participants an opportunity to practice competencies developed throughout the program, assess their own leadership performance, work as a team in implementing a project as well as receive feedback from facilitators and other KSU leaders. Throughout the different levels participants are required to maintain an online portfolio and personal journal. After completion of the third level, the facilitator will review each online portfolio to assess and give productive feedback. The ELC participants will also have the option of sharing their ELC program experiences with their direct reports, potential participants of the program, and KSU leaders at the graduation ceremony. The benefits of the program include:

- Gain the skills and knowledge transferable to a variety of environments (work, civic, volunteer, family)

- Complete the program with a dynamic online portfolio of the participants’ accomplishments - Receive a certificate that is endorsed by Dr. Dan Papp, President, KSU, Dr. Deborah Roebuck,

Executive Director, the Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character and Linda Lyons, Director, The Center for University Learning.

- Develop supportive networks with colleagues that could help in advancing your career

- After completion of the three levels participants receive, along with their certificate, their Ethical Leadership lapel pins

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Application

Ethical Leadership Certificate Program Kennesaw State University

Name:________________________________ Date:_________________________________

Job Title:_____________________________ Department:___________________________

Campus Mailbox:______________________ Work Phone:__________________________

Email:________________________________ Years of Service at KSU:_________________

Please submit responses to the following questions. Responses should be typed or printed legible. 1. Why are you interested in being considered for participation in the Ethical Leadership Certificate?

2. Please describe an activity in which you have been involved that demonstrates your personal commitment to leadership and/or service.

3. In what type(s) of community leadership/service activities would you like to become involved?

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4. How do you hope to apply what you learn in the leadership development program?

5. You’ll be experiencing this program with a small group of people. What do you bring to the group?

Participant Commitment

The Ethical Leadership Certificate at KSU is more than a series of classes. It is a one-of-a-kind leadership program and as such involves a serious commitment by participants selected for the program. If selected for the program you will be required to:

• Attend all regularly scheduled sessions (or make arrangements to make-up the learning you missed.)

• Work with your fellow classmates on a leadership project which may require some meetings outside the normal scheduled sessions.

• Maintain an online portfolio of your work and accomplishments.

• Present your portfolio at the completion of the certificate to the Program Facilitator.

• Participate in several social events with your classmates and others.

• Attend several sessions with students in the LINK (Leaders IN Kennesaw) Program.

I have reviewed the commitments required for participation in this program, and if accepted, I am able to honor those commitments.

Signature__________________________________________________ Date__________________________

Supervisor’s Signature of Approval_____________________________________________________________

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Candidate Reference Form

KSU Ethical Leadership Certificate Program

________________________________ is applying to be a participant in the class of 2006-2007 Ethical Leadership Certificate program.

The Ethical Leadership Certificate is a multi-tiered, leadership development program endorsed by the Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character. The non-credit, Certificate consists of 36, 3-hour competency-based modules divided into 3 levels. In addition to completing instructional modules, participants engage in networking/social opportunities as well as a service project.

Name of applicant

This portion to be completed by reference

Please give an evaluation of the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. Please feel free to attach an additional sheet of paper if necessary to supplement your reference.

Your Name____________________________________ Email:_______________________________________

How long have you known the candidate?_________________________________________________________

How do you know the candidate? _______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Please mark the box which best describes

the candidate’s ability in each area. Superior

Very

Good Average

Needs

Improvement Poor Unsure Initiative

Reliability Commitment Ability to work with others

Communication Skills General Attitude

Trustworthiness Orientation toward Service

Leadership Ability Work Ethic Desire to learn

Please provide any other comments that you think might be helpful in evaluating this candidate.

Reference Signature___________________________________ Date:__________________

Please return your completed form to the candidate in a seal envelop for completion of

the application process.

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