Leadership Academy
Take your nursing care to new heights with this exclusive program for MCN seniors.
About the Program
The Leadership Academy allows students to develop leadership skills and gain exposure to health care leadership. This program is a free non-credit opportunity open to all seniors attending Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing. Students gain a competitive edge over other candidates for leadership roles and will be more successful, both personally and in their careers.
Program Objectives
- Establish a strong leadership philosophy
- Develop personal leadership for nurses
- Strengthen participants' ability to lead others
- Enable students to lead their organizations into the future
Professional Development Sessions
- Personal leadership (One 8-hour session)
- Interpersonal leadership (One 8-hour session)
- Sustaining leadership (Three 3-hour sessions)
Schedule
Joining the Leadership Academy is a commitment that includes the required attendance of 5 sessions of professional development. Sessions will be held on campus or within a short drive from campus. Coffee, drinks, snacks, and meals will be provided. The coursework will require active participation, some pre-work, and in-session experiential learning.
Two (2) Full-Day Sessions (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
- Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Saturday, October 21, 2023
Two (2) 3-Hour Evening Sessions (6:00 – 9:00 pm) during the Fall Semester
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023
One (1) 3-Hour Evening Session (6:00 – 9:00 pm) during the Spring Semester
- Thursday, April 11, 2024
More Information
For more information about the program's content and session schedule, please download our 2023-2024 Leadership Academy flyer (PDF).
