Chancellor's Leadership Class
PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
The Chancellor’s Leadership Class (CLC) began in 1997, an initiative of Chancellor Linda
Bunnell Shade. In 2001, CLC became a member of the Colorado Leadership Alliance (CLA). CLA is a
partnership between seven sister leadership programs.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
CLC is a highly selective undergraduate honors program designed to develop effective leaders.
Through coursework, community service, skill building, and mentoring, students have the opportunity
to enhance their leadership abilities. To allow students to focus their full attention on the
program, CLC provides a substantial scholarship renewable for up to four years.
PROGRAM DESIGN
Coursework
Each CLC student is required to take three classes in leadership studies before graduation:
Introduction to Leadership Studies, Profiles in Leadership, and Experiences in Leadership. Students
have a chance, by taking three additional leadership classes, to earn a minor in leadership studies.
Community Service
Students participate in both individual and group service projects. During their first year in the
program, each student must complete a minimum of 70 hours of community service per semester. As
students progress through the program, the amount of hours required may decrease as level of
engagement with service projects increase.
Skill Building
Students meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. to participate in skill building
activities in the areas of career development, professionalism, critical thinking, and personal
enrichment. Classes are led by both community and campus leaders.
Mentoring
Upperclassmen mentor new CLC members. Students in CLC also have the opportunity to be mentored by a
current community leader.
Application Materials
The CLC Application will be available at the end of November 2009.
Application Deadline: All online submissions must be completed by 11:59pm on Friday, February 12th 2010 . All letters of recommendation and official transcripts must be postmarked by February 12th 2010 as well.
Realistic Program Preview:Please review The Realistic Program Preview. This page is a collection of quotes from CLC scholars which will give you an idea of what you might experience in the program.
The CLC Vision: Please review this guiding document which explains the Principles and Promises upon which CLC is founded.
Applicants Must Demonstrate The Following...
Academic Excellence: Incoming freshman applicants must have a minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5. Current UCCS or transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Leadership Potential: Applicants should demonstrate an interest in developing leadership skills as well as experience in leadership roles.
Community Involvement: In addition to involvement in the greater community, applicants should demonstrate involvement and participation in their high school, college, or professional communities.
CLC believes leadership potential surpasses all ages, ethnicities, genders, cultures, creeds, and national origins. Diversity and inclusiveness of backgrounds, beliefs, and ideas provide an irreplaceable contribution to the leadership development potential of the program.
Students can apply as high school seniors or as current college students.
Current college students, either transferring from another institution or current UCCS students, must have at least two years remaining at UCCS in order to be eligible for the program.
Early application submittal is encouraged. However, applicants will not receive interview notification until mid-Feburary at the earliest.
Once a CLC Scholar, a student does not need to reapply each year. As long as program requirements and
expectations are met, the CLC scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
Application Process
CLC is currently accepting applications for our 2009-2010 class. If you are interested in applying for this
amazing opportunity, please follow the steps below:
1. Navigate to the "Apply to CLC" link at the left of the page.
2. Read through the program requirements to make sure CLC is a good fit for you.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the Application, Essays, and Leadership/Work Experience sections of the application.
4. Submit your online information (By 11:59pm Friday, February 13th 2009).
5. After submitting all online information, please mail two letters of recommendation and an official transcript (Postmarked by Friday, February 13th 2009) to:
Chancellor's Leadership Class
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918