Participation
Leadership Lawrence Class of 2008
Who Can Participate
Participants in Leadership Lawrence are selected after consideration of the following qualities:
- A commitment to develop and practice new leadership skills
- A record of strong community interest and involvement
- Concern for the future of the Lawrence/Douglas County area
- Enthusiasm and willingness to commit time and energy to community involvement
- Potential to assume expanded community responsibility and have significant influence on important issues facing the community
Click Here for the 2007 Leadership Lawrence informational brochure.
Selection Process
The Leadership Lawrence class includes up to 30 individuals living and/or working in the Lawrence/Douglas County area. Candidates may be nominated by an organization or may nominate themselves. A Selection Committee of past graduates of Leadership Lawrence seeks men and women from a cross-section of the community representing diversity in employment, occupation, age, ethnicity, culture and perspectives.
Commitment
An applicant's willingness to invest the time required for active participation in the program is a requirement of selection. Eligibility for graduation from Leadership Lawrence is contingent upon attendance at all sessions. The nine full-day sessions typically run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All applicants should understand there may be time outside of class to work on a youth project.
