LULAC/University of New Mexico Annual Leadership Program |
Third Annual Leadership Program - July 21, 2009- August 3, 2009
History
In 2007, the University of New Mexico teamed up with the National League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Department of Energy to host the pilot “National LULAC Leadership Program.” The purpose was to create a high school summer leadership summer camp that focuses on preparing young Latino student leaders for the future. In its first year, 26 high school Latino high school sophomores and juniors from across the country with scholastic potential participated in the week-long training. In 2008, LULAC and UNM hosted 34 talented students for a two week program; this year, the number of students and length of time will increase ensuring the continuation of leadership training, tutorials, guidance and counseling and cultural/social enrichment activities for future leaders.
Focus
• College Preparation
• Energy and Science Focus
• Developing Ethics
• Developing Self-Esteem
• Understanding the role of a leader
• Problem Solving
• Team Work
• Development of Leadership Skills
• Data Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Leadership by Example
Schedule
Classes and events schedules from 8:00am to 9:00pm beginning with morning wake-up call and ending with lights out at 10:00pm.
Days include the following events
• Team building and leadership exercises including 14 element Low Ropes course
• College readiness training
• Cultural Trips
• Case Study
• Research and problem solving
• Recognition and presentation banquet
Sponsoring LULAC Councils
LULAC Councils wishing to sponsor a student to attend the UNM/LULAC Leadership Program must provide the student with one round trip airline ticket to Albuquerque, NM and $100.00 to cover meals and incidental expenses. A LULAC Council may sponsor no more than one student to attend the Leadership Program and may not request that neither the student nor the student’s parents pay for the airfare or the $100 spending money.
LULAC will provide the following
• Housing accommodations during the Leadership Program
• Group meals
• Program materials
• Leadership training
UNM/LULAC Leadership Program Participant Requirements
• Must be an incoming High School Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Must be sponsored by a LULAC Council, LULAC Technology Center or LNESC office
• Must have high grades and high academic achievement
• Must have active involvement in leadership and community activities
• Must submit a copy of a current transcript
• Applicants must complete application by June 8, 2009 (Forms A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)
o Form I (Travel Arrangement Form) is due on June 29, 2009 with flight info
FINAL DEADLINE - June 8, 2009
Send completed application to:
LULAC, Attention: Elizabeth Garcia
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610,
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-6130 Ext.14- Phone (202) 833-6135 - FAX EGarcia@LULAC.org
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants will be selected on
a rolling basis; we have a limit of 50 student openings.