Emerging Leaders Program
Program Faculty
Dr. Timothy A. Reed
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
301 W. Cary St.
P.O. Box 842530
Phone: (804) 828-8180
tareed@vcu.edu
Dr. Reuban Rodriguez
Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs
901 Floyd Ave.
P.O. Box 843017
Phone: (804) 828-8940
rbrodriguez@vcu.edu
Information
Mission Statement
To provide a leadership experience through curricular and co-curricular programs to develop young leaders. The program will provide each new leader with a mentor. Mentors will continue to develop their leadership skills through peer mentoring and advising.
Vision Statement
VCU’s Emerging Leaders Program influences the lives of young student leaders within the university through a competitive mentoring program so that they may be enlightened, engaged, and supported as a leader both at the university level and beyond.
History and Purpose of Program
First, the program offers incentive scholarships for matriculating students as a means of recruiting students with leadership potential. Second, the first year leadership training and personal development program, as well as ongoing scholarships and mentorships in the second year, provide a strong basis for retention of these students from freshman to sophomore year and further.
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Mission
The division seeks to create a student-centered culture promoting community, encouraging engagement and developing students to be contributing citizens in a global and diverse society through its programs, services, facilities and activities.