The purpose of Healthcare Leadership Academy is to provide students with exposure to careers in the field of Health Care Management, while providing opportunities to enhance the development of leadership skills and begin to build professional networks.
Students must have at least a 2.0 overall GPA and be a fee-paying undergraduate student to be considered for membership. If you meet this requirement and wish to join, please print, complete and submit this application to Linthicum Hall, room 121. There is an annual membership fee that must also be submitted with the application. Annual membership is based on an academic year, and dues are determined as follows:
If paid before February 1st - $20 (valid until start of following fall semester)
If paid after February 1st - $10 (valid until start of following fall semester)
Checks may be made payable to “UPD.” You will be notified of your acceptance (contingent on GPA and membership fee) via email within two weeks of your submission. If any questions, please contact Professor Casciani at scasciani@towson.edu.
Leadership Academy General Meeting - all members encouraged to attend!
The Academy will be holding its first general meeting on Thursday, March 29th at 6:30pm in LA1201! This meeting will provide an opportunity to meet the other members of the Academy as well as receive information about upcoming officer elections, committee memberships and our new Sharepoint website. No RSVP necessary, but we look forward to meeting everyone there!!!
SPRING 2012 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
The Value of Mentoring and Professional Networking
April 11 7:00-8:30pm
University Union 308
In today’s changing healthcare environment, early careerists need skills and strategies to position themselves for the future. Data has shown that mentoring is an effective way to offer guidance and support for healthcare executives who are entering the field or who are seeking career advancement. A mentoring relationship provides a safe environment in which those with less experience may learn from experienced executives. This session will explore the value of mentoring relationships and the development of professional networks. Participants will learn how to prepare for a mentoring relationship and how to seek out a mentor, as well as learn a process to begin networking for career development.
THE BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Thursday, May 10 7:00-8:30pm
LA 1201
This session will focus on the importance of membership in professional organizations. It will explore various opportunities available through professional membership, as well as student membership status in four common professional organizations. The session will also explore opportunities for further student involvement through local chapters and activities. The session will begin with brief opening remarks by the moderator, followed by 10-15 minute presentations by each of the panelists. The program will conclude with a 30 minute question-and-answer period.
Participants will learn the value of professional organization membership as well as opportunities available for student involvement.
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