The following program components will find a home in the Center:

The Pryor Leadership Studies Program is a competitive academic program that blends theory with significant experiential components. During the first semester, Pryor Fellows complete a course on leadership theory and explore strengths and weaknesses of their own leadership style. Participants write a growth plan to guide personal leadership development. Before completing the program, an Outward Bound expedition in the Florida Everglades allows students to put leadership into practice. Students also complete a vocational internship, volunteer internship and significant group Leadership Legacy Project.

The Tucker Leadership Lab is a state-of-the-art training center (high and low ropes course) for groups coming from both inside and outside the College. This facility is one of the finest in the world and enables groups to apply, test and enhance the skills essential for leadership and effective teamwork. Last year over 5,000 people participated, including many corporate and community groups. The Center for Leadership Development will house the staging area for the Lab and the Tucker staff.

American Humanics is a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations preparing undergraduates for careers with youth and human service agencies. The mission of American Humanics is to prepare and certify future nonprofit professionals to work with America's youth and families. Jewell was deemed their finest college chapter in 2003-2004. Our chapter will thrive in the new Center.

Leadership coursework is now required in both the Nursing and Business Departments. A Minor in Nonprofit Leadership is open to students in all majors. Faculty offices and classrooms supporting these initiatives will be housed in the Center.

The Jewell Roundtable is a service marketed to profit and nonprofit groups throughout the region. Our leadership faculty and facilitators, primarily utilizing a dynamic piece of proprietary organizational planning software, will help corporate and non-profit groups build better boards, aid in strategic planning and assist groups in becoming more effective and efficient. We are excited that our new facility will help the College better serve the community and engage strategic partners.