The Emerging Leader Program: Leaders for Others
Since its inception in 1988, the Emerging Leader Program (ELP) has earned the reputation of being a premiere leadership program for first-year students at Boston College. Each year, 50 first-year students are selected to participate in the one-year leadership development program. Guided by the Social Change Model of leadership development, ELP aims to form听leaders for others. By participating in ELP, students develop the leadership skills and competencies necessary to facilitate positive change on campus and in their communities.
This year-long leadership development program will equip and empower students to engage in leadership during their time at Boston College and beyond through large and small group activities and discussions, events, experiential outings, service, and mentorship.
ELP Facilitators
Emerging Leader Program (ELP) Facilitators foster the leadership development of first-year students while also guiding them through their transition into the Boston College community. ELP Facilitators provide a meaningful mentoring relationship while helping new students learn what it means to be a leader for others.
ELP Facilitators
MCAS 鈥�28, Political Science & Environmental Studies
Hometown: Washington Township, NJ
By participating in the Emerging Leader Program (ELP), students will:
- Understand, value, and apply the eight core values of the Social Change Model to guide their leadership practice.
- Deepen their self-awareness while gaining a greater appreciation for the identities, experiences, and perspectives of others.
- Build effective, inclusive, and purpose-driven relationships to foster collaboration and shared leadership.
- Recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership and actively contribute to equitable and respectful environments.
- Develop the ability to engage in respectful, open, and constructive dialogue across differences.
- Understand and apply ethical principles in their leadership decisions and actions.
- Value and participate in civic engagement as a means to contribute to the common good.Feel confident and capable in leading positive change within their campus and broader communities.
Career readiness competencies developed through this program:
- Leadership
Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Build collaborative relationships with colleagues representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
- Professionalism/Work Ethic
Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.