Coe Crimson & Gold Leadership Program – What you need to know

What is it?

Coe Crimson & Gold (CCG) is a two semester leadership program. The Crimson section happens in the fall and the Gold section occurs in the spring. Both sections have requirements for completing the program.

When is it?

There will be eight events in the fall. Each event starts at 7:30pm (except for Nov. 1^st) and last approximately one hour. The dates, topics, and locations are:

September 6^th – “What’s Your Color?”, Kickoff and personality styles (Kesler Aud., Hickok)

September 13^th – “Going FISHing!”, FISH philosophy and attitude (Kesler Aud., Hickok)

September 20^th – “Earthquake!”, working with groups and group synergy (Lynch Room, Gage)

October 11^th – “ABCs of Communication”, communicating in difficult situations (Lynch Room, Gage)

October 25^th – “Guerilla Philanthropy”, Random 1 videos and privilege discussion (Kesler Aud., Hickok)

November 1^st, 7:00pm – “How to Fail Brilliantly!”, leading with positive thinking (Kesler Aud., Hickok)

November 8^th – “Campus Café”, campus issues and projects (Lynch Room, Gage)

November 29^th – “Serving as a Leader”, using service to lead (Kesler Aud., Hickok)

Who can be in it?

Anyone! All students are invited to participate regardless of their class rank. The more the better.

What do I have to do?

1. Attend each session (there are approximately eight each semester that last about an hour each). You can make up missed sessions but you have to attend one to know how…
2. Post to the CCG blog five (5) times during the semester http://crimsongold.blogspot.com/
3. Perform fifteen (15) hours of service during the semester
4. That’s all!

What do I get for participating?

• A greater knowledge of yourself and your leadership skills
• Recognition at the Leadership Awards Reception in April
• Another line on your resume (this will look great to employers and internships)
• The chance to see and meet some powerful leaders

Who can I talk to if I have questions?

Tom Hicks at x8261, thicks@coe.edu, or in the Gage Annex (behind the bookstore)