Fall 2011 Leadership cohort sold out!

"I'm so ready to get started."  That is the attitude of so many students who began TWU's accelerated adult education degree completion leadership program which began Sept. 24. 

TWU Extension Associate Director of Degree Completion Jodi Reek said she found that a lot of people she talked to about the program had been thinking of finishing their degree for some time. Once they found the TWU accelerated degree program and understood how it was relevant, getting a degree went to the top of their to-do  list. 

Prospective students realized it was a way to achieve a long-held goal. When Jodi started talking to prospective students about the fall cohort, it quickly became apparent that she needed to make a first-come, first-served list because of the amount of interest in the Leadership program. Originally planned for twenty students, the class closed with 25 in the cohort. Those remaining on the wait list have been put to the head of the line for the cohort starting in January. Many of these students had taken a little bit of this, a little bit of that, from a variety of schools in their past scholastic life. TWU's program gives a way for that background to finally mean something academically and not be wasted. 

For some students, a degree is a prerequisite for the jobs they want; for others, it helps them advance in their present position. The assignments are designed to help us incorporate our workplace issues and are relevant to our life experiences, which can then be reflected through our class work and discussions. It is not easy returning to an academic environment after so many years; but once you enter the room full of adult learners just like yourself, it will put your mind at ease as many of us are in this journey together. 

Overcoming fears and anxiety is part of the process and the leadership program has allowed me to learn more about myself and the world around me. What is more important, it has taught from a biblical perspective which is relevant to helping us become great leaders who will be shaping the world for the future.