The goal of the SouthArk Leadership Academy is to develop a network of qualified leaders for the present and future college and community needs. To meet this goal, SouthArk seeks to:
Identify and motivate individuals with leadership potential;
Acquaint participants with issues, needs, challenges, and opportunities in higher education, community college, and community;
Engage participants in information sharing, exchange of ideas, and networking;
Challenge potential leaders to become involved with issues, the decision-making process, and professional development;
Provide participants with skills, opportunities, and mentors for leadership development.
To be eligible, you must have:
Been a full-time employee at SouthArk for at least one year,
An evaluation that is above expectations,
The approval of your department/division supervisor,
And have their full support – for you and the time required to participate in the 9 month/9 session program.
South Arkansas College will schedule another Leadership Class soon to assist in the professional development of our employees.
Application:
(Please download the fillable PDF, and open it using Adobe. Please do not try and type on the form in a web browser, because the information will not save.)
2020-2021
SouthArk Lead Class VI Members: Jon Bourn, Carol Modica-Moore, Justin Murphree, Kathy Reaves, Shanell Robbins, Emily VandeZwalm
2019-2020
SouthArk Lead Class V Members: Alejandra Muñoz, Gary Hall, Kathy Modica, Mary Kate Sumner
2018-2019
SouthArk Lead Class IV Members: Brandi Cotterman, Jennifer Baine, LaBreshianna Hicks, Will Rankin, Rebekah Wagner
2017 - 2018
SouthArk Lead Class III Members: Tim Johnson, Roslyn Nipper, Robert Norman, Philip Shackelford, Susan Spicher, Vanessa Williams
2016 - 2017
SouthArk Lead Class II Members: Benjamin Cagle, Caroline Hammond, Sherry Howard, Valerie Lewis, Vernita Morgan, Christy Wilson
2015 - 2016
SouthArk Lead Class I Members: Linda Bates, Heather Smith, Dr. John Spencer, Amy Sturdivant, Genevieve White
