Leadership Fayetteville
The 2020-21 application deadline is Friday, May 29 at 11:59pm. No applications will be accepted after the deadline!
What is Leadership Fayetteville?
The Leadership Fayetteville program, currently holding Class XXXIV, has a mission to produce a continuous stream of concerned, motivated, and educated individuals of diverse talents and interests eager to pursue and assume leadership roles and volunteer opportunities within the Fayetteville community.
This ten-month program meets once a month from August through May and gives participants the opportunity to explore Fayetteville as they develop and enhance their leadership skills.
The Leadership Fayetteville program, currently holding Class XXXIV, has a mission to produce a continuous stream of concerned, motivated, and educated individuals of diverse talents and interests eager to pursue and assume leadership roles and volunteer opportunities within the Fayetteville community.
This ten-month program meets once a month from August through May and gives participants the opportunity to explore Fayetteville as they develop and enhance their leadership skills.
Mission Statement
The annual Leadership Fayetteville program exists to create a foundation from which its graduates can further expand their involvement within the Fayetteville community.
It is designed to serve as the beginning of a long-term relationship with various aspects of Fayetteville, allowing class participants to learn about numerous segments of the community as well as develop an effective network of contacts through which graduates of the program can pursue their interests in making Fayetteville a better place to live.
The goal of the program is to produce a continued stream of concerned, motivated, and educated individuals of diverse talents and interests eager to pursue and assume leadership roles and volunteer opportunities within the Fayetteville community.
The annual Leadership Fayetteville program exists to create a foundation from which its graduates can further expand their involvement within the Fayetteville community.
It is designed to serve as the beginning of a long-term relationship with various aspects of Fayetteville, allowing class participants to learn about numerous segments of the community as well as develop an effective network of contacts through which graduates of the program can pursue their interests in making Fayetteville a better place to live.
The goal of the program is to produce a continued stream of concerned, motivated, and educated individuals of diverse talents and interests eager to pursue and assume leadership roles and volunteer opportunities within the Fayetteville community.
Curriculum
The Leadership Fayetteville program consists of monthly sessions held from August to June. Sessions include an Introduction/Announcement, a two-day opening retreat, a two-day trip to Little Rock and nine full-day sessions. Most sessions are from 8:00am until 5:00pm, and your schedule must accommodate the session times. Each class member will be required to participate in three group projects throughout the year as well as complete several individual projects.
The Leadership Fayetteville program consists of monthly sessions held from August to June. Sessions include an Introduction/Announcement, a two-day opening retreat, a two-day trip to Little Rock and nine full-day sessions. Most sessions are from 8:00am until 5:00pm, and your schedule must accommodate the session times. Each class member will be required to participate in three group projects throughout the year as well as complete several individual projects.
2020-21 Session Schedule:
August 6 Class Announcement
August 13 – 14 Opening Retreat**
September 10 Social Services
October 8 NWA Economic Development
November 12 Local Government
December 10 History
January 14 Healthcare
February 11 Education
March 11-12 State Government- Little Rock**
April 8 Community
May 13 Quality of Life
June 10 Call to Action/Graduation
August 13 – 14 Opening Retreat**
September 10 Social Services
October 8 NWA Economic Development
November 12 Local Government
December 10 History
January 14 Healthcare
February 11 Education
March 11-12 State Government- Little Rock**
April 8 Community
May 13 Quality of Life
June 10 Call to Action/Graduation
You will be notified during the month of June whether you have been accepted into the 2020-2021 Leadership Fayetteville Program.
If you are accepted, your enrollment fee of $1250.00 must be paid on or before the August 2020 class announcement. *Limited scholarship opportunities are available for applicants who are self-employed or work for a non-profit agency.
If you are accepted, your enrollment fee of $1250.00 must be paid on or before the August 2020 class announcement. *Limited scholarship opportunities are available for applicants who are self-employed or work for a non-profit agency.
For more information or to apply, please contact Jennifer Irwin (jirwin@fayettevillear.com)
Class XXXIII (2019-20) Photos
