Participants will be chosen for Leadership Burke based upon the information provided in the application. Consideration is given to leadership achievements, community involvement, overall accomplishments, recommendations from peers and employers, and the ability and interest in assuming additional leadership roles in the community.

By checking this box, I state that I have read and understand the Selection Criteria.

The Leadership Burke Program year will consist of a two-day retreat, 7 monthly full-day
sessions, and an evening graduation program in the Fall.
To successfully complete Leadership Burke, a participant must attend all sessions. Absences
are excused only in the event of an emergency or extenuating circumstance. A participant
who is unable to attend all sessions may be asked to withdraw from the program and no
portion of the tuition will be refunded. It is important that an applicant have the full support
of his/her employer to attend all sessions.

The following dates (from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM) are required for this program:
– Learning Styles and Leadership Behaviors
March 13th and 14th
– Historical/Arts/Tourism
March 26th
– Manufacturing
April 23rd
– Energy/Manufacturing
May 28th
– Health/Medicine
June 25th
– Government/Economy
August 27th
– Education
September 24th
– Food/Agriculture
October 22nd

The Graduation will be held the evening of October 30th. Class members are expected to attend Graduation and will be allowed to bring a guest.

By checking this box, I state that I have read and understand the Participation Commitment.

I understand the time commitment required for participation in the program and I will be at
the program for the days listed above. If I am selected to be a class member, I will pay my
tuition by the date required and will attend ALL sessions and devote the time to this program
as required. I understand that not attending the dates listed above could result in my removal from the program.

By checking this box, I state that I have read and understand the Agreement.