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Showcasing Leadership in College Admissions Highlights -Your student does not need to have 10 separate activities. Admissions counselors understand certain activities, such as sports, take more time than others. They will want to show leadership, not just time-filling activities. -Your teen does not need to have played a sport to be a compelling candidate on their application. -Understanding the categories on the Common App for the activities. This will help your student see that they’ve done more than they often think they have. -No activity is worthless if your teen learned something. But not every activity needs to be continued if it doesn’t resonate, doesn’t lead to your student’s future career, or they don’t enjoy it. -Leadership is a lifelong pursuit, not just during your student’s high school career. https://buff.ly/3Xy5KVP

How do you envision the next phase of your life? The USC Distinguished Leaders program brings together dynamic lifelong learners and world-class faculty for a transformative year of exploring your interests and deepening your impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9KXrTdT

Last call for former student leaders who are interested in mentoring and advising our elected student leadership! DM me for details or check out the link below for info on how to apply.

At The Holdsworth Center, we have a front row seat to public education leadership. Through our work developing and supporting sitting and aspiring superintendents, we’ve witnessed the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities of the superintendency. We’ve gotten to know—and have come to admire—the mission-driven people working tirelessly on behalf of students. Regardless of tenure, experience, geography or district size, we are seeing superintendents stretched to their limits. The role has always been challenging. But something in the past decade has shifted it to something that can feel almost impossible. When the job looks or feels impossible, we lose not only great superintendents, but we also discourage other talented leaders from taking on the role. We need a clearer, more hopeful picture of the role. One that can help superintendents—and those who aspire to the job—to identify and develop the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in this complex role. That’s why I’ve written “Beyond Impossible: Making the Shifts Necessary to Thrive in the Superintendent Role.” The superintendents we work with have found this resource valuable and, with their encouragement, we are sharing it more broadly.

Achievement goes beyond the classroom. It’s about learning to lead, building resilience, and making time for the activities that fuel your passions. 🌟 From rigorous academics to athletics, fine arts, and leadership programs, R-MA provides the opportunities for students to excel in every area that matters. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02T6J9f0

Inside Higher Ed knows that as administrators and leaders on campus, spending time every summer reflecting on the previous academic year is important. In the May 2024 Student Voices survey, students expressed great things about their college experience, with 78% stating that their education prepares them for life after graduation. Yet, just over half of students (52%) say they have some trust in their institution's leadership. As we spend the summer planning for the 2024-2025 academic year, what is your institution doing to grow to better fit the needs of your students? https://lnkd.in/evyNbvq3

I could not agree with Kristen more - Hood College's Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership is life changing in all the best ways! To take your mind, EQ, and and career to the next level, check out Hood's DOL/DBA program!

At The Holdsworth Center, we have a front row seat to public education leadership. Through our work developing and supporting sitting and aspiring superintendents, we’ve witnessed the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities of the superintendency. We’ve gotten to know—and have come to admire—the mission-driven people working tirelessly on behalf of students. Regardless of tenure, experience, geography or district size, we are seeing superintendents stretched to their limits. The role has always been challenging. But something in the past decade has shifted it to something that can feel almost impossible. When the job looks or feels impossible, we lose not only great superintendents, but we also discourage other talented leaders from taking on the role. We need a clearer, more hopeful picture of the role. One that can help superintendents—and those who aspire to the job—to identify and develop the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in this complex role. That’s why our President, Lindsay Whorton wrote “Beyond Impossible: Making the Shifts Necessary to Thrive in the Superintendent Role.” The superintendents we work with have found this resource valuable and, with their encouragement, we are sharing it more broadly. https://lnkd.in/dhudptAE

SkillsUSA Helps Tulsa Tech Grad Chart Path to Success Opportunity. Iconic American author F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, "Our lives are defined by opportunities. Even the ones we miss.” For Tulsa Tech graduate Mackenzie Oestereich, one opportunity made all the difference. SkillsUSA a CareerTech Student Organization (CTSO), shaped her path. The organization is one of six available to Tulsa Tech students, empowering them to build leadership skills and connect with like-minded peers. [read more] https://lnkd.in/gSZjQP3J