Introduction
The Central Michigan University Leadership Institute functions as the coordinating body for the university's present and future leadership-related activities and programming. Specifically, it is charged with the development and delivery of programs to middle school, high school and university level students, and to mid-level managers in the private, public, education and service sectors. Participants prepare for leadership positions and service on their campuses and in their professions and communities through a careful integration of educational options and experiential challenges.

The Institute oversees a comprehensive, four-year, student program that focuses on leadership, training and development. In coordination with the offices at Residence Life, Student Life, and Minority Student Services. The Institute offers specific leadership programs and opportunities for students at different levels of leadership development. Leadership development is enhanced through academic courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, service learning and volunteerism.

In addition, the Leadership Institute administers the Leader Advancement Scholarship (LAS) protocol.
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Leader Advancement Scholarship (LAS) Protocol
Recipients of the Leader Advancement Scholarships follow a comprehensive four-year leadership development protocol. During the first two years, students will be enrolled in leadership-tailored classes and engaged in a variety of activities that will provide them with the foundations necessary to assume positions of responsibility during their last two years. The protocol consists of academic offerings (courses) and experiential opportunities.

Freshman Year.  Courses during the freshman year will focus on human and social behavior, interpersonal and communication skills, and leadership development.

Leadership experiences will include involvement in a student organization, attendance at leadership lectures, and participation in a Student Life leadership seminar or workshop. Participants will also be active in a LAS committee and volunteer for community service.

Sophomore Year.  During the second year, students will take courses in social sciences, ethics, interpersonal communication, and social and political issues.

Students will be active in a LAS committee, plan an activity or event in a leadership capacity, attend designated leadership activities, and serve as a mentor to a freshman LAS recipient. Leadership experiences also will include being involved in two student organizations, holding a leadership position in one, and continuing with a community service project or activity.

Junior Year.  During the junior year, class time is reserved for concentrating on the student's chosen major and minor programs. The student will be a member of at least one student organization, hold a leadership position on a university committee, serve on a university academic committee, and continue involvement in a community service project. The participant also will attend designated leadership activities and assume a committee position in the LAS.

Senior Year.  While the student works to complete his or her major and minor coursework, the leadership experiences during the senior year will include ongoing community service, involvement in two student organizations with a leadership position in one, serving as a member of a university committee, chairing a LAS committee, attending leadership activities, and planning a leadership activity for a community student organization. Ultimately, the student will have the opportunity to "shadow" a community leader and participate in an internship.
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