Leadership Development
Cohort Meetings
Scholars meet twice monthly in sessions devoted to developing transformative leadership skills. In these sessions, our scholars learn from NC State leaders, change agents across the state, program alumni, and program faculty.
Academic Project
Scholars complete an academic research project throughout their year that showcases what they’ve learned and the way they are impacting their communities. We celebrate the work of our Scholars each year in April during Oaks Presentation Day, where Scholars present their work to campus and community partners, industry stakeholders, family, and friends.
Program Mentors
Scholars further develop personal and professional networks by meeting with program faculty mentors each month. These meetings help scholars working on achieving their program goals, dissect what they’re learning, and provide community support.
Reading
Scholars read contemporary scholarship including works on transformative leadership and positive change. While there is some assigned reading, Scholars have the opportunity to select further reading that speaks to their individual interests.
Traveling
Our excursions are some of the best parts of the Oaks Leadership Scholars program. Students learn about being agents of positive change in the communities on a local, state, federal, and global level.