Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy 2023-2024 Competencies
This year, the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy will focus on the following 6 competencies. These competencies are adapted from Dr. Corey Seemiller's research. More information about Dr. Seemiller's Student Leadership Competencies is available here. Additionally, you can visit GVSU's online library to review the Student Leadership Competency handbook.
Group Development
Ensuring that a group feels a sense of connection and commitment to both the group and it's members.
Collaboration
Bringing people together in intentional ways to create an enhanced sense of group commitment and responsibility.
Conflict Negotiation
Finding common ground in a manner that is respectful to all parties involved in order to create a safe, respectful, and trusting environment.
Responding to Change
Quickly, positively, and smoothly transitioning in response to a known or unknown change.
Social Responsibility
Engaging in responsible decision-making and ethical actions to increase impact and not detract from the welfare of society.
Mission
Summarizing of values to serve as a decision-making compass that is guided by values.