Vol 2. No. 17It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you an Honors Studies Event that spans the entire semester and will truly challenge and support you to be the best version of yourself you can be. I'm talking about the Women's Initiative on Leadership, sponsored in part by Student Life.
If you choose to participate, you will enter into a place where "individuals gather together, share their stories, offer guidance, mentor" so that you "have a safe space to be able question and develop" and can "grasp an understanding of [your] full potential."
This event began in August 2013 and has grown in scope and impact ever since. Those who organize it have realized that there is "an ever-growing need for more leadership development and opportunities for students on and off campus" and this blog is one of the many places where you'll see invitations for you to participate in this amazing opportunity.
The theme for Spring 2018 is Daring Greatly - which is also the title of the book by Brene Brown that is used within the program. This book, and the program, focus on "how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead" and "the overarching hope [is] that those who complete the program learn what Brown emphasizes in her book:"
The theme for Spring 2018 is Daring Greatly - which is also the title of the book by Brene Brown that is used within the program. This book, and the program, focus on "how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead" and "the overarching hope [is] that those who complete the program learn what Brown emphasizes in her book:"
“Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is a question of engagement. Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection" (2)
We in Honors Studies cannot praise this program enough. It has grown each year and the organizers are proud that "[c]ollectively since the inception of the program 5 years ago, over 450 women, men, transgender and middle school/early high school students have participated in one form or another" and they hope that you will become part of the next group who make this journey.
We in Honors Studies cannot praise this program enough. It has grown each year and the organizers are proud that "[c]ollectively since the inception of the program 5 years ago, over 450 women, men, transgender and middle school/early high school students have participated in one form or another" and they hope that you will become part of the next group who make this journey.
So, what does this have to do with Honors Studies? Well, honestly, everything. This program is centered on reflection, interdisciplinary explorations, learning spaces, and intellectual pursuit. To that end, we are pleased to announce that the FLCC Women's Initiative on Leadership is a new Honors Studies event. If you successfully complete the program, you will receive 3 points of Honors Studies.
Interested? Email Jennie.Erdle@flcc.edu for more information -OR- attend the information session on February 9th from 12:00 - 1:00 in Stage 14.
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