The PEAK Leadership Institute and Arizona Blue Chip Program Collaboration

Overview of the Partnership

Paradise Valley Community College's “PEAK Leadership Institute” and the University of Arizona's “Arizona Blue Chip Program” have come together to create a seamless transition for Paradise Valley Community College students to the University of Arizona through a comprehensive leadership development experience.

The PEAK Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to empower, foster, and mobilize leadership potential in each student through experiential education and service.

Overview of the PEAK Leadership Institute

Tier One Programs

Tier One Programs teach students about leadership through the exploration of various leadership models, engagement in self-awareness activities, and basic skill building. Each activity in Tier One is worth 20 points.

  • Orientation Leader
  • Leadership for Citizenship (MGT 105 ~ 1 CR)
  • ACE/SUCCEED
  • Emerging Leaders I (CPD 103BL 9946 ~ 2 CR)
  • Summer Service Leadership Academy
  • LeaderShape Institute
  • Honors Forum (HUM 190 ~ 3 CR)
  • Emerging Leaders Wilderness (LDR 103 ~ 2 CR)

Tier Two Programs

Tier Two Programs teach students how to lead through collective action in group settings including a greater emphasis on group process, event planning, and presentation skills. Each activity in Tier Two is worth 30 points.

  • Orientation Coordinator
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Public Policy Forum
  • Peer Mentor Training (CPD 250 ~ 3 CR)
  • Emerging Leaders II (CPD 103BL 9947 ~ 2 CR)
  • Student Leadership Council (LDR 201 ~ 2CR for Executive Board & Senators)
  • S.L.I.C.E. Alternative Spring Break Program (COM 282 ~ 3 CR)

Tier Three Programs

Tier Three Programs place students in leadership positions allowing for direct application of skills and knowledge gained from the first two tiers. This tier also includes an emphasis on career development and advocacy. Each activity in Tier Three is worth 30 points.

  • Orientation Director
  • Emerging Leaders III (Peer Facilitators) (LDR 201 or CPD option)
  • Diversity Infusion Program (Student Internship)
  • Diversity Service Learning (GBS 282 ~ 1-3 CR)
  • Teacher Connection
  • Career Work Experience (CWE 198 ~ 1-3 CR)
  • Career Related Internships
  • S.L.I.C.E. Alternative Spring Break Peer Leaders (COM 282 ~ 3 CR)

Awards

Platinum

  • 200 points including Emerging Leaders I, Emerging Leaders II, and Emerging Leaders III
  • Submission of Leadership EPortfolio
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 12 credit hours completed (outside of leadership courses)

OR

  • 225 points including two programs from each tier.
  • Submission of Leadership EPortfolio
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 12 credit hours completed (outside of leadership courses)

Gold

  • 180 points including completion of two programs from each tier.
  • Submission of Leadership EPortfolio
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 12 credit hours completed (outside of leadership courses)

Silver

  • 150 points
  • One program from each tier
  • Submission of EPortfolio for Platinum and Gold levels
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 12 credit hours completed (outside of leadership courses)

Bronze

  • 100 Points
  • One program from each tier
  • Submission of EPortfolio for Platinum and Gold levels
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 12 credit hours completed (outside of leadership courses)


How the Partnership Works

The main feature of the partnership is that it provides opportunities for Paradise Valley Community College students upon completion of the Platinum or Gold Award to transfer into the Arizona Blue Chip Program in Phase II upon academic transfer to the University of Arizona.

Benefits of the Partnership

Paradise Valley Community College students are able to transfer in the Arizona Blue Chip Program in Phase II with automatic acceptance so that the student is involved in Blue Chip and has a set community upon transfer to the University of Arizona. Students in the Arizona Blue Chip Program can learn from students who participated in Paradise Valley Community College’s PEAK Leadership Institute.

Contact Information

For more information about the PEAK Leadership Institute, go to http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~peak/