Event Information
How Will You Lead?
You are invited to attend the CU LEADership Conference on Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20. This conference is designed for high school juniors and seniors and current Cedarville University students who serve or desire to serve in a leadership position on campus. The CU LEADership Conference exists to equip and inspire leaders to be exceptional in all areas of life. Through the exploration of a Biblical definition of leadership, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement positive change through effective stewardship, influence, and service. Will you follow God’s purpose and calling for your life? Will you lead?
CU LEAD has three distinct tracks that build upon each other. These tracks will be led by a variety of Cedarville administrators, faculty, and staff.
CU LEADership 101 — High school Juniors and Seniors.
CU LEADership 201 — Cedarville University students who desire to serve in leadership on campus.
CU LEADership 301 — Cedarville University students who currently serve in leadership on campus.
Where
Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio
When
January 19–20, 2018
The conference begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Check-in for high school students will be from 4–6 p.m. on Friday in the Dixon Ministry Center. Early check-in is available on Friday morning for high school students who will be attending the campus visit and the pre-conference leadership session. Optional campus housing is available.
Cost
$65 per high school student includes meals, snacks, all sessions and seminars, and small-group activities.
No charge for current Cedarville University students.
Travel Information
As a courtesy to our prospective students who are visiting campus for events, the Admissions department subsidizes airport transportation costs. We offer round trip service to and from the Dayton and Columbus airports at a discounted rate of $45 for Dayton and $80 for Columbus. If you plan to travel by air and need transportation to and from the airport for CU LEAD, please click on the link below and fill out the Admissions Airport Transportation form.
Medical Release Forms
To enable us to care for medical needs that arise during CU LEAD, each high school student must bring a medical release form signed by a parent or guardian when they come to campus. This form must be completed separately from the online registration form and turned in when you check in on Friday.
What to Bring
- Great attitude
- Open heart to the Lord
- Excitement to learn
- Desire to make new friends
- Bible
- Pencil/pen
- Signed medical release form
and if you are staying on campus...
- Towels
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag
- Personal items
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
What to Wear
Modest casual dress including nice jeans or khakis and nice shirts or sweaters are acceptable for CU LEAD activities.
Live Stream
Speakers
Dr. Thomas White
President of Cedarville University
Special Performer:
Shai Linne
Recording artist and church planter
BREAKOUT SESSION INFORMATION
CU LEAD 101
This track is designed to introduce and discuss the question of why Biblical leadership is important and needed. CU LEAD 101 is designed for junior and seniors in high school.
CU LEAD 201
This track will review the question of why Biblical leadership is needed and then introduce and discuss the question of what Biblical leadership requires and demands. CU LEAD 201 is designed for Cedarville University students who are interested in serving in a student leadership position through Cedarville University.
CU LEAD 301
This track will review the questions of why Biblical leadership is needed and what Biblical leadership requires and demands. CU LEAD 301 will introduce and discuss how Biblical leadership can be personally applied to the individual’s leadership journey.
Breakout Session Topics:
(Each of these Breakout Sessions will be presented in all of the above listed tracks)
Time Management
In this session you will learn how to prioritize and use your time wisely. You will learn how to discern which opportunities to invest in and how to manage your time so that you can be fully present, engaged and give 100% to the opportunities that you are involved in.
Leading Without Position
In this session, you will learn how to think about leadership as a way of life and what it means to seek opportunities to serve when you don’t have leadership status. You will learn that your current circumstances are opportunities to serve, even if you do not currently hold a formal leadership position.
Communication
In this session, you will learn the importance of clear and effective communication in the areas of communication through action, good conflict, and the use of selfless communication.
Knowing Yourself as a Leader
In this session, you will come to know and understand yourself, so that you are equipped to be a more effective leader. You will determine your strengths and weaknesses, what your values are, and whether you have an outgoing or more reserved leadership style.
Schedule
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Pre-Conference Sessions
Stevens Student Center (SSC)
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Dinner with Small Group
Stevens Student Center (SSC) Dining Hall
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Main Session with Dr. Thomas White
Dixon Ministry Center (DMC) Jeremiah Chapel
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Shai Linne Concert (Free)
Dixon Ministry Center (DMC) Jeremiah Chapel
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Small Group Relax and Discuss
Stevens Student Center (SSC)
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You and CU (High School Students Only)
Dixon Ministry Center (DMC) Jeremiah Chapel
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Breakout Sessions
Dixon Ministry Center (DMC), Center for Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS), Health Sciences Center (HSC), Milner
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Closing Session
Dixon Ministry Center (DMC)
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Lunch and Small Group Time
Stevens Student Center (SSC)