Senior Requirements

 Seniors 

            The Leadership Module is Executive Leadership which is Setting and enforcing policy and Decision making in complex environment

                (situational factors).

            Mandatory Components                                                                    Points                          Max

·        Participate in Coaching program                                                      1 pt/semester                2 pts/year

·        Continued progress on individualized leadership

      development plan                                                                            2 pts                             2 pts

·        Complete Record of Accomplishments in Self-Portfolio                   2 pts                             2 pts

Optional Components                                                                       

·        Other designated leadership position                                               1 pt/semester                2 pts/year

·        Member of one university, community or professional

      organization with executive leadership responsibilities                       2-4 pts/sem/org.           8 pts/year

·        Participate in civic responsibilities                                                    1 pt/4 hours service      4 pts/year

·        Participate in informal leadership lectures or seminars                       2 pts/event                    4 pts/year

·        Participated in self-directed study – academic                                  1-4 pts/semester           6 pts/year

·        CGPA above 2.5                                                                           1 pt/semester                2 pts/year

·        Complete wellness assessment                                                        2 pts                             2 pts/year

·        Continued progress on individualized wellness plan                          2 pts                             2 pts

·        Compete on Varsity Team                                                              2 pts/semester             4 pts/year

·        Complete Student Organization Officer Training      Conference      1 pt                              1 pt

·        Serve on university committee (Maritime Ball, Traditions,

      Big Event, Campus Preview, etc.)                                                   1 pt/committee              2 pts/year

·        Attendance at leadership conferences at other universities

      by invitation of Student Life Office                                                   1 pt/conference             2 pts/year

·        Service as a Peer Mentor, Resident Assistant, Ambassador, or       

      Orientation Leader                                                                          1 pt/position held          2 pts/year

 Maximum points per year                                                                            48       

 Points needed to complete Program                                                            24

            Description of Components   

1.Participate in Coaching program - this program matches a cadet with a faculty/staff member who will work with the cadet to build leadership skills and discuss/reinforce the experiences relevant to becoming a strong leader.  The program is further detailed under the Coaching program summary.

2.Complete Record of Accomplishments in Self Portfolio - A Portfolio of all leadership experiences will be maintained by all participating cadets to demonstrate progress, reflection and understanding.   The program is further detailed under the Self portfolio program summary.                                     

3.Complete Wellness Assessment – A wellness assessment has been developed by the Department of Physical Education located in the P.E Facility.  Assessments are performed by appointment to allow students to develop a better understanding of their health and well-being which translates into higher performance in all other aspects of life. 

4.Member of one university organization – Nearly 60 student clubs and organizations allow students to get involved with a wide variety of activities.  Student Government, civic, athletic, professional, and social clubs allow students to further interact with others and hone their communication and time management skills.  Information can be obtained through attending Organizations Night at the beginning of each semester or stopping by the Office of Student Life.

5.Compete on Varsity Team – The varsity Sailing and Rowing team require hard work, determination, time management, and teamwork. Information concerning contacting the coaches can be obtained through the Office of Student Life.         

6.Participate in civic responsibilities – Serving their community is a high priority of servant leaders across the world.  Cadets are already required to complete 8 hours of community service per year.  For every additional 4 hours of service to a recognized Galveston organization, cadets will receive additional points up to 4 pts/year.

7.Participate in informal leadership lectures or seminars – Several educational lectures and seminars are offered each year to increase awareness and insight into the workings of the world.  These activities are advertised across campus and through the campus internet email system.

8.Cumulative Grade Point Ratio 2.5 or greater    - Academics and understanding in the classroom are critical and the primary reason for a cadet attending Texas A&M University at Galveston.  Without performance in the classroom, there is no performance at a cadet.