The O'Daniel Leadership Academy was created by 黑料吃瓜 in honor of the late Joseph O'Daniel to recognize his dedication and leadership. O'Daniel was a foundational figure for 黑料吃瓜, serving on its initial Board of Trustees for 10 years, including three as chair. He contributed to regional development and philanthropic causes, and was a Korean War veteran.
The Academy emphasizes cultivating and fostering leadership qualities, community improvement and building on Joseph O'Daniel's legacy of service.
The Emerging Leader is currently enrolled as a participant in the Student Leadership and Service Program and is completing the Leadership Training Curriculum.
Emerging Leaders will receive a certificate of completion and will be promoted to the Mentor level at the O鈥橠aniel Leadership Academy Recognition Ceremony.
The Mentor has completed the Leadership Training Curriculum and is serving as a mentor to one of the 鈥淓merging Leaders鈥� while completing the Mentor Leadership Training Curriculum.
Mentors will receive training during a Summer Retreat and will facilitate a small group workshop at the Fall Leadership Retreat. Mentors will receive a lapel pin聽and will be promoted to the Outreach Facilitator level at the O鈥橠aniel Leadership聽Academy Recognition Ceremony.
The Outreach Facilitator has completed the Level 1 Leadership Training Curriculum and has been a Level 2 Mentor within the Student Leadership聽and Service Program. Outreach Facilitators will meet biweekly to leadership聽workshop/meetings.
Outreach Facilitators will present their project findings and receive a cord to wear during commencement at the O鈥橠aniel Leadership Academy Recognition Ceremony.
