TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A select group of students has been chosen to participate in a new leadership development program at The University of Alabama.
The program, called Leadership UA, was created by the Office of the Dean of Students in conjunction with the vice president for student affairs. The students who were chosen for Leadership UA went through a rigorous application and interview process and only one-third of all applicants were selected.
Over the course of the year, these students will have the chance to meet with campus administrators, city officials and state legislators in order to gain hands-on experience by observing these unique leadership roles.
Members of Leadership UA will also be attending various seminars that pertain to the skill set of a good leader. By hearing experts on topics such as public speaking, social engagement and decision making, these students will be prepared to become future leaders on and off campus.
The following students were selected for the Leadership UA program:
Travis Atchley, a sophomore from Athens majoring in biochemistry.
Leah Bradford, a sophomore from Gadsden majoring in telecommunications and film.
Lacey Brock, a sophomore from Ranburne majoring in health sciences.
Austin Burnett, a sophomore from Madison majoring in electrical engineering.
Alex Camardelle, a junior from Mobile majoring in political science.
Rachel Crutchfield, a sophomore from Hoover majoring in telecommunication and film and biology.
Bre Elbon, a sophomore from Houston, Texas, majoring exercise science.
Chelsea Ellis, a sophomore from Birmingham majoring in economics and political science.
Leela Foley, a sophomore from Lexington, Ky., majoring in public relations.
Tierra Gleason, a junior from Tuscaloosa majoring in social work.
Marlan Golden, a sophomore from Pike Road majoring in history.
Willie Grace, a junior from Montgomery majoring in management information systems.
David Hose, a sophomore from Huntsville majoring in international business.
Anastasia Huang, a sophomore from China majoring in accounting.
Sam Huguley, a junior from Gardendale majoring in biology.
Katie Kemner, a sophomore from Fleming Island, Fla., majoring in English.
Lauren Killen, a sophomore from Athens majoring in public relations.
Amanda Mapes, a sophomore from Suwanee, Ga., majoring in fashion retailing.
Kate McBrayer, a sophomore from Wellington, Fla., majoring in telecommunication and film.
Mackenzie Merry, a sophomore from Franklin, Tenn., majoring in political science.
Cynthia Morgan, a junior from Birmingham majoring in public relations.
Cole Napoleon, a junior from Longwood, Fla., majoring in general business.
Katie Norris, a junior from Mobile majoring in human development and family studies.
Alexis Paine, a junior from Mobile majoring in English and journalism.
Courtney Parker, a sophomore from Daphne majoring in biology.
Jasmine Pittman, a junior from Birmingham majoring in marketing and management.
David Rifkin, a junior from West Palm Beach, Fla., majoring in English.
Wren Smith, a sophomore from Spanish Fort majoring in accounting and marketing.
Garrett Stevens, a sophomore from Florence majoring in biology and political science.
Kiara Summerville, a junior from Huntsville majoring in public relations.
Bri Ward, a junior from DeBary, Fla., majoring in marketing.
Hannah Ward, a sophomore from Athens majoring in communication studies.
For more information on the program, contact Dr. Lowell Davis, assistant dean of students, 205/348-3326, lkdavis2@sa.ua.edu.
Contact
Margaret Bishop or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu
Source
Dr. Lowell Davis, UA Dean of Students, 205/348-3326, lkdavis2@sa.ua.edu