Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Leadership Academy

The purpose of the Thomas V. Mike Miller Leadership Academy is to foster the development of ethical, responsible, civic-minded student leaders through education, empowerment and a commitment to service.

Upon completion of the Academy, students will receive a CSM Scholarship, a CSM Certificate of Completion, and will be eligible to apply for the Maryland Community College Statewide Leadership Certification.

The Leadership Academy is organized around major themes including Identifying Personal Values and Core Beliefs, Leadership Styles, Effective Communication, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, and Service Learning.

Each module introduces concepts using readings and videos, provides self-assessments to help you understand your own values, characteristics and strengths, and ends with a reflection piece to apply these principles by examining and identifying leadership qualities that provide a foundation for the development of an ethical, transformational leader.

Mission

The purpose of the Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Leadership Academy is to foster the development of ethical, responsible, civic-minded student leaders through education, empowerment and a commitment to service.

Learning Outcomes

The Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Leadership Academy will provide a framework for developing the following outcomes, agreed upon by the Maryland Community College Activities Director’s Association (MCCADA), that exemplify an engaged leader:

1. Identifying personal values
2. Articulating one’s motivation
3. Outlining core beliefs
4. Naming one’s leadership characteristics
5. Understanding the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion
6. Setting goals
7. Creating an action plan to achieve goals
8. Recognizing the impact one has on the community and society

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