November 01, 2001
EASL forum off to great start
Mary Sue Brookshire, who directs the co-curricular components of the Ethics and Servant Leadership program, continues to serve as a facilitator for the forum. In addition, we are thrilled to have two other facilitators this year: Karen Salisbury, Assistant Dean of Campus Life and Director of Student Activities, and Lisa Flick, Director of Programs at CityCares. Their gifts and skills have enriched the EASL Forum beyond measure.
Earlier this semester, we were pleased to receive our largest number of applicants to date for participation in the Forum. We selected 28 incredible student leaders and jumped right into the EASL Forum's third year at Emory.
In response to feedback from previous Forum participants, this year's program included a few changes in format. For the first time, we began the year with an opening retreat at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA. The time apart was a wonderful opportunity for Forum members to get acquainted and to explore group dynamics. A muddy ropes course proved to be an excellent "hands-on" leadership lesson. Another change to the program this year is the shift from biweekly to weekly meetings. Meeting more frequently helps keep the momentum rolling from session to session—participants seem more energized than ever.
While the format may have changed, the foundational themes have not. The Forum continues to focus on EASL's mission to animate, advance, and support Emory leaders as they develop the power to serve and lead for the common good. To that end, the Forum offers students a collaborative learning experience including skill-building sessions, community speakers, and student-developed projects.
We look forward to another great semester of learning and growing together as leaders in service to the common good.
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