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| The heart of the program is its academic core. Each student who participates will receive a minor in leadership. Jamestown College values its reputation for quality education, and therefore is committed through its Character in Leadership program to providing a broad and sound intellectual foundation that will enable its students to provide ethical leadership in an ever-changing world. |
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 Mission Statement
As an academic community dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in an atmosphere of Christian love, Jamestown College recognizes the need for leaders of integrity and courage who are actively concerned for the needs of our world. Through the Character in Leadership program we commit ourselves to assist students in the development of the knowledge, attitudes, values, and leadership skills that will enable them to live and to influence others to live with the sound character that naturally leads to service for the greater good of all.
» Are you interested in changing the world around you?
» Have you thought about your personal values?
» Are you concerned with justice?
» Can you make the environment a better place?
» Do you have the potential to be a good leader?
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| Ernest Espino '05, an education major and Harley Easley, a second grade student from Gussner School practice reading. Students from Jamestown College have the opportunity to work with a variety of community children. |
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| The program includes: |
- Minor in "Character in Leadership"
Specially designed leadership/ethics courses
Outside guest lecturers
Seminars for discussion and brainstorming
- Retreats
Off-campus team building experiences
Motivational speakers
Role playing for skill development
Opportunities to mentor other students
- Group Service Projects
- Mentoring by campus and community leaders
- Development of individual future action plans
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Students, along with Chaplain Randy Argall, worked on a Habitat for Humanity project in El Paso, TX during Spring Break 2005. |
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Kate Stevenson, far left, associate professor of foreign language, coordinated the community-wide effort to collect health packets for Tsunami relief. |
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| Students will graduate from the program with: |
- A leadership minor to enhance resume and graduate school application
- Improved leadership skills
- Clarified personal values
- Individual relationships with community leaders
- Long-term friendships with students committed to similar goals
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 You will be challenged in the classroom and in the community to act on your values and make this world a better place.
The community leaders I have spoken with about this program are excited about the prospect of working with our students.
Dr. Randy Argall
Character in Leadership Director |
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| For more information contact the Admissions Office: 1-800-336-2554 or by e-mail at admissions@jc.edu |
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| The Character in Leadership program is funded in part by the Tom and Frances Leach Foundation, Bismarck, N.D. |
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