Leadership Academy
Take your nursing care to new heights with this exclusive program for MCN seniors.
ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ the Program
The Leadership Academy allows students to develop leadership skills and gain exposure to health care leadership. This program is a free non-credit opportunity open to all seniors attending Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing. Students gain a competitive edge over other candidates for leadership roles and will be more successful, both personally and in their careers.
Program Objectives
- Establish a strong leadership philosophy
- Develop personal leadership for nurses
- Strengthen participants' ability to lead others
- Enable students to lead their organizations into the future
Professional Development Sessions
- Personal leadership (One 8-hour session)
- Interpersonal leadership (One 8-hour session)
- Sustaining leadership (Three 3-hour sessions)
Schedule
Joining the Leadership Academy is a commitment that includes the required attendance of 5 sessions of professional development. Sessions will be held on campus or within a short drive from campus. Coffee, drinks, snacks, and meals will be provided. The coursework will require active participation, some pre-work, and in-session experiential learning.
Two (2) Full-Day Sessions (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
- Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Saturday, October 25, 2025
Two (2) 3-Hour Evening Sessions (6:00 – 9:00 pm) during the Fall Semester
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025
One (1) 3-Hour Evening Session (6:00 – 9:00 pm) during the Spring Semester
- Thursday, April 9, 2026
More Information
For more information about the program's content and session schedule, please download our 2025-2026 Leadership Academy flyer.