1. A special thank you to our contributors:
Welcome to the
Mildred Mathes Leadership Academy
Designed for Minority Students - Ages 16-25
July 27 - July 30, 2015
M/Tu/W 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. • Thurs 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC West Wing Commons
LIA Service League’s purpose is to promote instructional, social
and civic growth; setting positive examples that exemplifies
integrity, honesty, moral principles and enthusiasm. LIA has
been in existence for over 27 1/2 years and has provided
scholarships to over 120 young men and women.
For more information about Ladies in Action Service League,
visit www.ladiesinaction.org.
CVCC Office of Multicultural Affairs
CVCC Foundation
Mildred Mathes
Dee Ikard
Carol Link
Mary Ellen Ramseur
Pastor and Cheryl Ford
Annie Ramseur
Freda Phifer
Nicole Whitehead
The Office of Multicultural Affairs was developed in part to
introduce and integrate new cultural and ethnic experiences
into campus life. OMA encourages CVCC students, staff faculty
and the community to become world citizens, people who
transcend their ouwn racial/ethnic, gender, cultural and
socio-political reality to build a better, brighter, more inclusive
future.
For more information about the Office of Multicultural Affairs,
visit www.cvcc.edu/savethedate.
and to our special thank you to our partners:
CVCC Office of Multicultural Affairs
CVCC Foundation
CVCC Human Resources
Education Matters
3. Mildred Mathes Leadership Academy
Panel Members
1. Nancy Rockett, Assistant HR Director Catawba County Government
2. Dr. Wimberly, Dentist
3. Jenish Holloway, Oncology Nurse
4. Preston Clake, School Administration
5. Michael Navarro, Attorney
6. Freda Phifer, Plant Operations Manager
7. Donna Mull, NC Cooperative Extension
8. Richard Tucker, Owner Commercial Fabricators
9. Donald Hicks, Industrial Engineer
10. Danny Chu, Owner, IT Company
• Participants will be given time to go around to tables to dialogue with panel
members.
• Discussion topics include bur are not limited to questions and dialogue
related to leadership and career pathing as well as experiences that will
aide with individual development.
• Participants will be asked to share questions they would like answered by
the panel in an open forum with the panelist, the questions will be provided
to the panel members prior to the session.
Mildred Mathes Leadership Academy (MLA)
Minority students will experience ten (10) hours of leadership development in a fun, engaging
environment that has been designed to provide students Hands on Leadership. Students will:
• Complete a leadership and strengths assessment that will serve as a basis for career
exploration
• Engage in leadership games and hands on activities that stimulate a diverse group of
learning styles
• Be able to explain and model leadership competencies and behaviors
• Have a increased awareness of careers and educational resources available for their future
success
• Be given a opportunity to display their strengths, gifts, and talents
• Learn to value differences by working in diverse groups
• Be mentored and network with thought leaders and career experts
L.E.A.D Sessions
Day 1-Learn
Students will learn what their strengths are and apply them in fun, engaging, hands on activities.
Students will learn about the application of leadership in their day to day sphere of influence.
Dress: Casual
Day 2-Engage
Students will be engaged team activities that explore the application of their strengths, valuing
differences, and how to lead effectively in the presence of stress and positional authority.
Dress: Casual
Day 3-Apply
Students will apply learned skills from Day 1 and Day 2 through engaging dialogue and activities
with Students will be given an opportunity showcase their unique strength or talent; applying
leadership and mentoring skills learned Day 1 through Day 3.
Dress: Casual
Day 4-Demonstrate
Students will learn to engage and apply their strengths to their personal brand, practicing their 30
second and one minute elevator pitch in dialogue with industry and academic leaders who will be
onsite to provide guidance and subject matter expertise. Session will close with award ceremony.
Dress: Professional
5. Day 1-Learn
Students will learn what their strengths are and apply them in fun, engaging, hands
on activities. Students will learn about the application of leadership in their day to
day sphere of influence. Dress: Casual
Day 4-Demonstrate
Students will learn to engage and apply their strengths to their personal brand,
practicing their 30 second and one minute elevator pitch in dialogue with industry
and academic leaders who will be onsite to provide guidance and subject matter
expertise. Session will close with award ceremony. Dress: Professional
