Hutton Center for Leadership Studies & Community Service
Hutton Center for Leadership Studies & Community Service
All students planning to graduate from University of the Cumberlands must complete the first three stages of the four-stage program. Those completing the fourth stage will be honored at graduation with a Leadership Citation and will earn the privilege of requesting a Leadership and Service Transcript. The transcript provides official documentation of service, which students will find valuable when applying for graduate programs or professional positions. The Program INSIGHTS—All students are enrolled in INSIGHTS, the freshmen orientation program, during their first semester at University of the Cumberlands. Through weekly interactive sessions with a faculty member, two upperclassmen, and 15-20 other freshmen, students are encouraged to discover their strengths and begin to see themselves as vital members of the college community. LEAD—The second phase of the program, Leadership Education and Development, is a foundational seminar designed to identify and hone the skills needed for leadership. The seminar meets twice a week for one half semesters during the sophomore year. SERVE—The third phase of the program, Service Experience Requiring Volunteer Effort, puts into practice the techniques developed during the first two stages. During this stage students, usually in their junior year, design and complete a 40-hour community service project. SUCCESS—This optional component of the program earns the Leadership Citation, and the privilege of requesting a Leadership Service Transcript. During this phase, students complete at least 200 hours of community service, usually as an extension of their SERVE project. SUCCESS stands for Service Unifying Cumberland’s Commitment to Equip Students to Succeed. Continuing Education As an extension of the undergraduate leadership and community service program the Hutton Center is now offering a series of seminars and teleseminars to those outside the college community. These programs are made available to individuals seeking to develop and refine the skills required to lead. For additional information, contact: Dr. Michael B. Colegrove Email: mcole@ucumberlands.edu You can also visit Leadership Essentials to learn more about this program.
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As a result of the vision and generous support of Dr. Edward L. Hutton, University of the Cumberlands established the Leadership and Community Service Program in 1993 to help fulfill its mission to prepare students for lives of ethical and responsible leadership. Through this program, students gain practical hands-on experience working with established service organizations and designing and implementing community service projects.