#StartupU Spring 2015 Leadership Certificate Program Sponsored by the Center for Leadership, in partnership with Leadership Studies & Office of Student Activities
#StartupU: Spring 2015 Leadership Certificate Program March 2 - April 25, 2015 | Nominate or apply by February 23. Open to juniors or seniors with minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. Are you ready to “StartUpU,” supercharging your life and career? In this new Leadership Certificate Program, upper class students will transform their thinking of themselves as their own business, defining their personal business model and mapping the way they can leverage their strengths and talents to grow personally and professionally. The program is based on Tim Clark's "Business Model You," (2012, Wiley) supplemented by current readings. Each student will receive: A copy of the book, Business Model You. A canvas and supplies to create their personal business model. An opportunity to present their personal business model at Spears Fest (April 15). A chance to present a learning activity to fellow students at the Student Women's Leadership Symposium (April 25). A custom pin as part of a formal pinning ceremony (April 25). The program offers the following action-based learning objectives and activities: Apply “Business Model Thinking” to be able to prepare and adapt to ever-changing world and job markets. Create (versus find) a dream job through strong self-knowledge, pinpointing career and life sweet spots. Develop a purpose statement. Understand personal worth and value. Test your personal business model in the market. Faculty/Staff Nomination: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StartUpUNomination Student Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StartUpUApplication Questions/Feedback: Katherine Swartz Hilton, Ariail House 203, ext. 3822, kswartz@columbiasc.edu Jen Hunsicker, Ariail House 202, ext. 3894, jhunsicker@columbiasc.edu Twitter and Instagram: @CCLeaderCenter // #StartUpU The class will meet two hours each week for six weeks at a time determined by the class, with activity and reading assignments in between class. The total program contact hours is estimated at 20. Academic credit hours are not provided through this program.