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Monarchs LEAD Newsletter - 9/3/2025

OTIS WILLIAMS - Monday, September 8, 2025
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Happy Fall!

Thank you for engaging with the Monarchs LEAD - Comprehensive Leadership Program. As part of the program, you will receive regular updates regarding experiences that could help you reach the Monarch Leader phase of the Monarchs LEAD program.

We’re thrilled to share an exciting lineup of programs and events designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate leadership within our community. Mark your calendars and join us for these enriching opportunities.

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ODU Comprehensive Leadership Program 

Monarchs LEAD (Leadership Exploration and Development) 

ODU's Monarchs LEAD Program guides and develops students on their leadership journey at Old Dominion University. Students gain leadership competencies from their first year until graduation. 

The program consists of three developmental phases: Emerging Leaders, Developing Leaders, and Monarch Leaders. The Monarchs LEAD Program utilizes the social change model of leadership and examines the individual, the group, and the community. 

Interested in becoming a more effective leader? Apply Now 

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Emerging Monarchs

The Emerging Monarchs program is a Fall leadership experience for first-year and transfer students that lays the foundation for successful student leaders at Old Dominion University. The program focuses on individual strengths and talents as we work together for a smooth transition into student leadership on ODU's campus.

The program includes leadership workshops, opportunities to connect with other student leaders and faculty, and an overnight retreat. During the fall semester, students have an ongoing opportunity to connect and form meaningful relationships with each other, as they are also exposed to valuable resources to support their academic and co-curricular journey.

Participants interested in applying for the program must be able to commit to the following requirements:

  • Pay a $20 Commitment Fee (covers all expenses and transportation)
  • Attend in-person Emerging Monarchs meetings on the following Tuesdays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    • September 9
    • September 23
    • October 28
    • November 11
  • Attend virtual Leadership Lecture Series sessions on Wednesdays at noon
  • Participate in an off-campus overnight retreat on November 1st-2nd. All expenses are covered by the commitment fee, and transportation is provided

Apply on Monarch Groups: https://cglink.me/2cN/s62807 

Leadership Lecture Series

The Lecture Series is a major feature of our Monarchs LEAD program. In this series, we highlight the interdisciplinary nature of leadership development. Faculty and staff from across the university serve as guest facilitators

This series offers leadership-focused programs throughout each semester to allow students to build on current leadership skills. Students who complete three LLS workshops and post assessments in one semester receive a certificate and medal for graduation.

Upcoming Leadership Lecture Series (LLS):

  • Social Change and Monarchs LEAD Introduction
    Date: Wednesday, September 10
    Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
    Learn about how leadership can be used to enact positive change in communities and how Monarchs LEAD Comprehensive Leadership Program is structured to facilitate that
  • AI and Ethical Leadership
    Date: Wednesday, September 17
    Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
    Learn how to leverage artificial intelligence and how leaders ethically adapt their practices for emerging technology
  • Focus2 Career Assessment
    Date: Wednesday, October 8
    Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
    Utilize our career assessment tool to map out your future career and interests
  • Analyzing Conflict Styles
    Date: Wednesday, October 22
    Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
    Learn how you handle conflict and how that conflict style can be used to increase your effectiveness as a leader
  • Financial Literacy for Leaders
    Date: Wednesday, November 5
    Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
    Learn how to utilize financial literacy principles
  • Communication for Leadership
    Date: Wednesday, November 12
    Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
    Learn how your communication style can be used to maximize your effectiveness as a leader

Attendance at the each Leadership Lecture Series session fulfils your Attend 9 Leadership Lecture Series requirement for Monarchs LEAD. Attendance at 3 Leadership Lecture Series sessions earns you a medal and certificate.