Name: Lifework Leadership at PBA
Uploaded: 2021-06-03T05:20:28-07:00
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Description: The need for effective leadership in our world has, perhaps, never been greater. To meet this need and serve the next generation of emerging leaders, the

Student Focused Program

The need for effective leadership in our world has, perhaps, never been greater. To meet this need and serve the next generation of emerging leaders, the Center for Global Leadership (CGL) has developed a unique program for sustained transformational leadership development: PBA Lead. This three-course academic program is designed to cultivate exceptional student leaders ready to meet the challenge of leading differently.

Emphasizing biblical principles that help students lead with character and competence, PBA Lead offers an opportunity for students to develop a leadership strategy that follows the greatest leader, Jesus. The program is grounded in both contemporary leadership practices and biblical principles, inspiring students to first lead themselves before leading others. Building on this foundation, the program helps students identify their leadership strengths, passions, and personality and apply their learning to leadership opportunities on campus and in the community.

PBA Lead Information

The PBA Lead program guides students through a leadership journey at PBA. Some highlights of this program include the following:

A three-course transformative experience with leadership opportunities on campus and within the community

The integration of a biblical worldview, spiritual formation, practical application, and experiential opportunities
An annual three-week immersive course (3 credits per course) to accelerate students’ development as a leader
A supportive team at the CGL that encourages students’ faith and leadership growth
Coaching and mentoring opportunities throughout the year, such as educational events, retreats, experiences, and potential internships

Eligibility:

Eligible students must be incoming full-time freshmen. PBA Lead students may also participate in athletics, honors, college of the arts degrees, and ROTC. Student-athletes, however, must get permission from their coaches to participate.

Renewable:
The scholarship is automatically renewable upon meeting all curricular expectations determined by the Center for Global Leadership. The expectations are outlined below. Annual Scholarship amount: $2,000.

Accelerate:
Incoming freshmen must participate in a three-week intensive course. The course is three credits and counts toward the student’s fall course load. The Accelerate term will take place from July 29 to August 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Information regarding housing and meal fees for Accelerate will be provided by Admissions upon acceptance into the PBA Lead program.

The commuter student fee does not include housing or meals. However, an optional meal plan is available for purchase.

Application: Open.

Deadline: March 15, 2024 Please email PBA Admissions at [email protected] for more information on applying.

Co-Curricular Expectations

For more information regarding the PBA Lead Scholarship Program, please contact the PBA Admissions Department at 561-803-2100.

Pre-College

To be considered for the program, first apply for and gain admission to PBA. Then, complete the application for the PBA Lead Scholarship Program. Once you are selected as a PBA Lead Scholar, accept the scholarship by making the deposit as directed in your program acceptance communication.

Year One

During the first year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

1. Complete the PBA Lead Foundations course (ORL 1013) on campus during the three-week Accelerate summer term.
2. Attend three Connect Week activities offered by PBA in the fall.
3. Participate in a PBA on-campus group/club of your choosing.
4. Attend the fall Student Leadership Fair and at least one Student Leadership Interest Meeting.
5. Participate in scheduled PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
6. During the spring semester, apply for an entry-level PBA campus leadership opportunity for year two (e.g., Fish Leader, Fleet Leader, Resident Assistant, Steering Committee, Student Government Association, Workship Leader, Campus Ministries Global Project Coordinator, Presidential Ambassador, and First Year Coach).
7. Maintain a 2.8 GPA.

Note: Plan to complete all three PBA Lead Courses within the first three years of acceptance into the program.

Year Two

During the second year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

1. Complete the second PBA Lead course on campus during the three-week Accelerate summer term or when offered during the academic year.
2. Serve in a PBA entry-level leadership position.
3. Participate in scheduled PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
4. During the spring semester, apply for a higher-level PBA campus leadership opportunity for year three (e.g., Steering Committee, Student Government Association, Workship Leaders, Campus Ministries Global Project Coordinator, Resident Assistant, and Resident Coordinator).
5. Maintain a 2.8 GPA.

Note: Students serving in leadership roles requiring an August training prior to the first day of classes should not take the course during the Accelerate summer term. Courses should be taken during the fall or spring semester.

Year Three

During the third year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

Complete the third PBA Lead course on campus during the three-week Accelerate summer term or when offered during the academic year.
Continue serving in PBA campus and/or community leadership positions for year three.
Participate in PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
During the spring semester, apply for high-level PBA campus leadership opportunities for year four and serve as a mentor for first-year PBA Lead students.
Maintain a 2.8 GPA.

Note: Students serving in leadership roles requiring an August training prior to the first day of classes should not take the course during the Accelerate summer term. Courses should be taken during the fall or spring semester.

Year Four

During the fourth year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

1. All three PBA Lead Courses must be completed prior to year four.
2. Continue serving in high-level PBA campus and/or community leadership positions.
3. Mentor first-year PBA Lead students.
4. Participate in PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
5. Maintain a 2.8 GPA.