MC L.E.A.D.S. Program

MC L.E.A.D.S. sessions will take place on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Fall 2022 on the following dates:

• WORKSHOP 1: August 26 - CliftonStrengths.
  Identify your innate talents and how to harness them for future leadership opportunities. Includes free code to complete the online CliftonStrengths assessment (a $50 value).
• WORKSHOP 2: September 16 - Ethical Decision-Making. 
  Ethics is central to building trust within an academic or professional setting. Students will examine their own values and ethics and how they influence their decision-making process.
• WORKSHOP 3: October 14 - Cultural Competency.
  Knowing how to effectively work with others in an academic or professional environment is imperative for your success as a leader. Cultural knowledge, awareness, and social skills help you to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleges and is important in diverse campus and professional climates.
• WORKSHOP 4: November 4 - Workshop description forthcoming. 
  Led by Moorpark College Director of Equity Johnny Conley.
• WORKSHOP 5: December 2 - Professional Networking. 
  Networking can be central to your academic and professional success as it can help you stay on top of trends, connect with colleagues, and get an in with an organization, among other benefits. 

Location:

MC L.E.A.D.S. workshops are scheduled to take place in person in the Campus Center Conference Room (meeting area located at the back of the dining area in the Campus Center), though location is subject to change based on COVID-19 protocol and district and county guidelines.

Workshop topics:

Fall 2022 topic information forthcoming. Previous topics have included: Cultural Competency, Persuasive Communications, Effective Professional Networking, Advocacy 101, Ethical Leadership, and Identifying Your Innate Talents, among others.

Participation in the MC L.E.A.D.S. program is free for all enrolled Moorpark College students. Due to physical space limitations, registration is capped at 40 participants.

Sessions begin on Friday, August 26, 2022, and students are expected to attend each of the five sessions to receive credit for the program. Registration will be accepted until Wednesday, August 24 or until enrollment capacity is reached.

MC L.E.A.D.S. Fall 2022 Registration Form (click link)

In addition to developing leadership and professional skills that will help set them up for success, students who attend a specified number of sessions offered by the MC L.E.A.D.S. program can qualify for:

• a Certificate of Recognition and a Custom Medallion
•  a Transcript Notation, denoting their involvement in the Program
• a Letter of Recommendation* that explains the student's involvement in the program (*letter is a form template)