The Visionary Leaders Certificate (VLC) Program is a great way to experience the Leadership Development Series (LDS) and apply what you've learned while attending NC State. Participants who complete the program (requirements below) earn a Visionary Leaders Certificate signed by the Director of this office, the Dean of your College, and the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.

The Visionary Leaders Certificate is earned by:

1. Attending 10 Leadership Development Series workshops - 6 required (noted as "core" workshops) and 4 elective workshops of your choice.
   
   
2. Please note that students who participate in the Women's Center "Student Bridges" Program, the First Year College Leadership Potential Retreat (1 Core + 3 Electives), the IMPACT Leadership Village (2 Core + 3 electives) or participated in the Emerging Leaders Program (Fall 2003 - Spring 2007) will receive credit for the 4 elective workshops, or as indicated.
   
   
3. Completing 20 hours of community service - this may be done through multiple service projects or at one location / one agency.
   
   
4. Creating a Leadership Portfolio ... preparation instructions.
   
   
5. After completing your Leadership Portfolio, you may bring it by our office. At that time you will schedule a meeting with one of our staff members to review your portfolio. Students who complete this process will then be awarded a Visionary Leader Certificate.

2011 - 2012 Portfolio Deadline

Deadline: March 30, 2012

Turn your completed portfolio into Leslie Beddingfield in 3115 Talley, we will then schedule you for an interview with a staff member. You can submit your portfolio at any time (we encourage you to submit it before the deadline).

Ron Butler Leadership Award

One student each year will be selected and recognized for the most outstanding portfolio and will receive the Ron Butler Leadership Award.

Butler Award Winners

• 2012: Justin Wellons
• 2011: Katina Gad
• 2010: Joseph Rozsa
• 2009: Patrick Robinson
• 2008: Sophie Francis
• 2007: Ian Jester
• 2006: Sara Harton
• 2005: Tiffany Peters
• 2004: Bryan Swierenga

Please note that you do not have to complete all the requirements in one semester or one year. You may spread this out over the time you are here as a student.