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In the spring of 1999, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania established
its Leadership Learning Communities. There are four communities
which are representative of the current divisional structure within
the institution, that is, academic affairs, student affairs, finance
and administration, and institutional advancement. The
membership of the communities includes faculty, students, staff and
administrators. Each community selected its own leadership. Often this
leadership consisted of co-chairpersons, one student and one staff
member. The mission of the communities is to foster increased
understanding of the university’s needs and activities as well as
the challenges and opportunities; to create a better and broader
understanding of Cheyney, to help ensure continuation of informed,
quality leadership for the future, and to assist in the implementation
of policies, procedures, and solutions to existing systems for the
continuous improvement of the institution.
The communities
have successfully addressed issues related to academic advising,
teaching techniques/methods, the cultivation of interpersonal
relationships, campus beautification, and a commitment to become an
engaged institution. As we move forward, we will continue to provide
an open forum to explore ideas, concepts, concerns and solutions as we
remain focused upon both our challenges and opportunities.
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