David Frock

This past year, my co-site-leader and I planned and lead eighteen other students on a week-long, service-learning trip to Indianapolis focusing on the issue of public health. Our group served the community for forty hours through seven different organizations in the community ranging from Gleaners Food Bank to the Julian Center, a center for victims of domestic violence. Through reflection and service, the interconnected network of social injustices soon became apparent in our discussion of public health as a major social justice focus. Through our discussions, we realized that we are capable of extending ourselves into the local community and making a significant difference. For me, leadership is not solely measured by the immediate outcome or a visible change; leadership should help others realize the untapped potentials within themselves. This goal was achieved in our lengthy service reflections in

As a coordinator, I help to facilitate monthly workshops which center around academic advisement, health disparities and the development of community-based projects in which our students could provide a service to our neighborhood. Partnerships for Progress reminds me that in order to increase the standards of living in underserved areas, it requires the work of many and continual encouragement. If accepted into the PCLP program, I will gain insight into the challenges associated with lack of healthcare access, but I will also receive tools that will allow me to join in the removal of these

Being a CLP Fellow would allow me the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals that desire to enhance their leadership experience throughout their four years at TCU as well as provide me a greater chance to enhance myself in leadership roles in a program known to be beneficial to its members. Having already attended multiple leadership events on campus such as the Vice Chancellor’s First-Year Dinner and the First-Year Men’s Leadership Dinner, as well as being encouraged by its attendees to apply for this fellowship, I understand the type of beneficial influence such a program would have on me. It is my hope that during my time on campus, I will be able to foster in myself and in others an initiative to lead and bring forth yet another generation of innovators that can improve society. The individual programs included during the fellowship program excite me in a way that tells me that there is much to be learned and experienced through them. I hope to be a leader that can represent TCU and its ideals of fostering ethical leaders immersed in the global community.

It is a great example of dedication and an exhibition of kindness for others; I feel that it is from my parents that I have learned how to exemplify it in my own life. My parents fled their homeland Nigeria to make a better life for themselves and in turn help their family. This has impacted me in that I hope to also selflessly serve and make improving the lives of others important to me. I have demonstrated this as a mentor in the University of Oklahoma Future Health Scientists Program, and through my involvement in student government, HOSA-Future Health Professionals, Key Club, and as a member of the Oklahoma City Youth Council. As a mentor, I help in the sustainment and empowerment of Oklahoma’s youth by teaching them concepts of science related to health which will in turn prepare them for their future career. Being a part of student government has allowed me to help organize Care Share and HEISMAN Week. During Care Share, I planned what items needed to be donated and delivered those items. During HEISMAN Week, I encouraged my peers to donate money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by leading dares and other events. As a member of the Oklahoma City Youth Council, I attend council meetings and visit with government officials which has also allowed me to serve my peers for I am the connection between them and city officials. As a member of HOSA-Future Health Professionals and Key Club, I notify others of volunteering

I can give to the Howard University community through excellence, leadership, truth and service by getting involved within the community. From what I know there are many opportunities Howard provides to get involved in student life. It’s important to me to connect and take pride in my school. Excellence is the goal. While being in the community I will constantly remind myself that I am there to have fun but ultimately to make something of myself and strive for success in my academics. If I strive in my academics, I know that I will strive in life. Leadership will help me put myself out there. It will help me get involve and take charge. I know that I am intelligent and I have a bright mind that will bring many ideas to the table. I want to

The need that I addressed for not only the Ocala community, but North Florida as a whole, is filling the gap for youth leadership programs and providing youth leadership development for a diverse set of students based on the Social Change Model of Leadership. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership is an international organization with a staff comprised

I have acquired a host of titles during the course of my life: protégée, mentor, educator, scholar, author, coordinator, analyst, manager, ambassador, AmeriCorps VISTA, paramedic, combat medic, Doc, soldier and veteran. Significant experiences and life events that accompany these titles have shaped me into the self-motivated and competent leader that I am now. Thus, it is with deep conviction that I express my commitment to completing a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning from the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at The George Washington University (GWU).

Authentic leadership is reflected in the actions and aspirations of Dorothy McFerrin. She applies her practices and behaviors to inspire and enable others to pursue endeavors for better educational communities in Texas. She has a long list of credible leadership experiences including PTO President in the Humble ISD and Chair of the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development. Regardless of being an organizer, chairman, entrepreneur or philanthropist, McFerrin challenges the process by searching for opportunities and innovative ways to improve communities. She builds trust and fosters collaboration while strengthening others. By creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration, people are brought together to develop

Throughout the course of my youth, I have been transfixed by the overwhelming urge to decipher the way others feel- continuously attempting to better the lives of those around me all the while bettering myself in the process. I have embraced this calling through my work in several public service organizations, most notably Children’s Trust and Health Initiative Project. Accordingly, FSU’s community of service oriented individuals greatly appeals to me.

While attending Portland State University, my first civic leadership class conducted interviews on behalf of the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Brian Hoop’s discussion with our class was my introduction to the organization’s role within our communities. That conversation inspired me to focus on community outreach and civic engagement as themes

The President’s Leadership Academy at Bowling Green State University is a program that is made up of a diverse group of the strongest students at BGSU, who all have a passion towards helping others. The diversity of this group allows students in the PLA to reach all corners of the University. This far reaching inclusivity makes a large university feel more like home and a close knit community. The scholars in the PLA program also show strong leadership abilities and a drive to create a better place for everyone at BGSU and beyond. Through their leadership skills and their drive to help others PLA scholars make BGSU the home away from home for everyone.

Bachelor of Arts in English with honors (cum laude), minors: (1) Family, Youth, and Community Sciences (FYCS) (2) Organizational Leadership for Non-Profits (NPO) May 2010, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida United States USA.

Finally, a third way that the University of Denver demonstrates the characteristics of a community is conveyed in David D. Chrislip and Carl E. Larson?s Collaborative Leadership. Chrislip and Larson state that ?communities must look inward for the incentive and capacity to change? (xiii). Within the University of Denver community, the administration must look at campus specific issues and create change to resolve those issues. One specific change was the creation of the Saferide program. The administration recognized that our location was in an urban city and that many students are

Through this class, I understand the general gist of what controls the community in terms of power, organizational strength, and political influences. I have learned about what factors into certain decisions that community members make and what the recent outlook of community participation is. Even though I learned that community participation and involvement in organizations has declined over the past years, it is hopeful to find ways to combat this social apathy that is happening in America today. I enjoyed learning about strategies to help groups of people interact and create an active and responsive community power. The Greene and Haines text was well-organized, strategic, direct, and practical to the subject matter.

As a low-income student myself, I feel as it is my duty to give back to my community and inspire other students to reach success. Thus said, I plan on creating my own organization that will provide similar youth with access to resources that will help shape their future. I envision the organization offering college preparation information, career advice, health information sessions, and leadership workshops. With these aspects, I believe I will be able to help guide students onto a path of excellence, despite their social economic statuses.