Career Services

Super Leader Program

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The Super Leader Program is a joint effort between Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network to identify, cultivate and motivate future community leaders currently enrolled in college. This informative and thought provoking program introduces participants to the community and exposes them to its challenges and opportunities. In addition, Super Leaders provides a strategic curriculum to enhance participants' leadership skills. Anyone who has a genuine interest in community leadership and wants to broaden their scope of knowledge beyond their current level is encouraged to apply to the Super Leader Program.

By the end of the Super Leader Program, participants will:

  • Cultivate and develop leadership skills
  • Better understand the community
  • See Joplin in terms of the "big picture"
  • Gain valuable networking contacts
  • Learn about career opportunities in the community

Each session is different and designed to expose participants to all aspects of the day's topic. Although the preliminary schedule shows the commitment required, it is important to understand the expectation of attendance at all sessions. If you have a conflict with session dates please consider waiting to apply until next semester.

2013 Fall Program *Application Due: August 28, 2013

  • Saturday, September 7, 9 am - 5 pm Leadership Development
  • Friday, September 13, 1 - 6 pm Marketing, Media, and Advertising
  • Friday, September 27, 1 - 6 pm Small Business and Economic Development
  • Friday, October 11, 1 - 6 pm Non-Profit and Civic Organizations
  • Friday, October 25, 1 - 6 pm Manufacturing and International Business
  • Friday, November 8, 1 - 6 pm Healthcare and Business
  • Friday, November 22, 1 - 6 pm Science and Technology
  • Saturday, November 23, 2 - 3 pm Induction Ceremony

2014 Spring Program *Application Due: January 22, 2014

  • Saturday, February 1, 9 am - 5 pm Leadership Development
  • Friday, February 7, 1 - 6 pm Marketing, Media, and Advertising
  • Friday, February 21, 1 - 6 pm Small Business and Economic Development
  • Friday, March 7, 1 - 6 pm Non-Profit and Civic Organizations
  • Friday, March 28, 1 - 6 pm Manufacturing and International Business
  • Friday, April 11, 1 - 6 pm Healthcare and Business
  • Friday, April 25, 1 - 6 pm Science and Technology
  • Saturday, April 26, 2 - 3 pm Induction Ceremony

Class Attendance

Many volunteers, sponsors and speakers work hard to make this a valuable program. Part of being a leader is following through with commitments, attendees are expected to be on time and attend the entire program each day.

The Selection Process

No more than 12 students can participate in the Super Leader Program each semester. Each potential participant must submit a completed application and tuition payment of $25* to be considered for the program.  If you are not accepted for admission, your tuition will be refunded in full. In addition to reviewing each individual's qualifications, the committee strives for a broad spectrum of experience, background and majors.  *Scholarships are available to cover the application fee.

Application Form

Super Leader selection is based on the following individual criteria:

  • Completed application and $25 payment *must be received by August 28, 2013 for the Fall 2013 session
  • Personal Interview
  • Involvement or desire to become involved on-campus or in the community
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to assume greater community and campus leadership responsibility
  • A clear willingness to make a commitment to the demands of the program
  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours at Missouri Southern State University

Application Scholarship

To apply for an application scholarship, write a one page maximum essay on why you would like to participate in the Super Leader Program, how it could benefit you, your commitment to the program and its requirements, and how the $25 scholarship would be of benefit to you. Attach the essay with your application in lieu of the application fee and bring it to the Career Service Office on the second floor of Spiva Library.  

  

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