FutureSTATE 2015

Major programs and service areas

• Young Guns: The objective is to transform rising high school seniors into enlightened leaders capable of motivating others to accomplish extraordinary things. The objective is met via a week-long experience during the summer that takes place at Mississippi State, the Choctaw Reservation, and the Riley Center in Meridian.
• Day One: The objective is to develop the leadership potential of Mississippi State's entering freshmen so they may lead Mississippi and the Nation today and in the future. The objective is achieved by way of a learning community located in Cresswell Hall that participates in a leadership class and community service projects.
• Appalachian Leadership Honors Program: The objective is to prepare students to enter America's workforce with a foundation of impeccable character and a keen sense of responsibility. The objective is accomplished via a three-semester program that contains a leadership class and university-related service projects.

Program highlights for 2007-2008

• Completed the first year of all programs (Young Guns, Day One, and the Appalachian Leadership Honors Program).
• 153 students participated in Young Guns.
• 225 students enrolled in Day One.
• 36 Day One community service projects were completed.
• 53 students enrolled in the Appalachian Leadership Honors Program.

2008-2009 Goals

• 200 students participate in Young Guns.
• 300 students enrolled in Day One.
• Endow Day One.

2007-2008 Goals

• Understand self, articulate leadership concepts, and gain an understanding of the global and ethical responsibilities of leadership. (YOUNG GUNS). Expected outcomes: Each participant will learn their personality type and the common characteristics of the type. The instrument used to determine the type is the Myers Briggs Type Indicator. An outside consultant will provide an overview and detailed information for each personality type to participants. Assessment: Each participant will complete a survey at the conclusion of each camp. The results for each area of the survey should be between 4 and 5. 153 students completed the Inventory, received the results, and had a certified MBTI instructor explain the results. Assessment results: The average score for four sessions on questions dealing with this area was 4.52, with 4 equalling agree and 5 strongly agree.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in a group to serve the university or community. (YOUNG GUNS). Expected outcomes: Each participant will complete a survey at the conclusion of each camp. The results for each area of the survey should be between 4 and 5. Groups of 5 to 6 participants will find a solution to a real-world problem faced by the Meridian area. A formal presentation will be created to display relevant research and a possible solution. Asessment: The average score for four sessions on questions dealing with this area was 4.72 with 4 equalling agree and 5 being stongly agree. Assessment results: 30 Meridian-related projects were completed and presented to a board of Meridian business and community leaders.
• Understand self, articulate leadership concepts, and gain an understanding of the global and ethical responsibilities of leadership. (DAY ONE). Expected outcomes: Students will complete two exams given during the semester on content (self, concepts, and responsibilities) presented in class. Ideally, all students should have a passing grade in this area. Assessment: An on-line survey will be made available to all Day One students. Ideally, all students should answer they understand self, leadership concepts, and the relevant responsibilities. Assessment results: 211 of 213 (99 percent) Day One students had a passing grade average for the in-class exams. 72.73 percent of students surveyed said they understood the ethical responsibilities of leadership and 73.91 percent said they better understood how they could be a leader.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in a group to serve the university or community. (DAY ONE). Expected outcomes: Groups of 5 and 6 students will identify and carry out a community service project at an organization on campus or in the community. All 36 groups should complete the project. Assessment: An on-line survey will be made available to all Day One students. Ideally, all students should answer they have a better ability to work with others for a greater good. Assessment results: 36 community service projects were completed. 96.08 percent of students surveyed said they learned how to work better with others.
• Understand self, articulate leadership concepts, and gain an understanding of the global and ethical responsibilities of leadership. (ALHP). Assessment: 25 ALHP Fellows (ALPHA) will have a chance to reflect on their positive and negative attributes. The same 25 Fellows will also have a chance to evaluate the positive and negative attributes of their peers. The instrument used for this assessment will be created in the GLC office. 28 ALHP Fellows (BRAVO) will learn their personality type and the common characteristics of the type. The instrument used to determine the type is the Myers Briggs Type Indicator. An outside consultant will provide an overview and detailed information for each personality type to participants. GLC staff will meet with each of the 25 Fellows to explain the results Assessment results: 28 students (BRAVO) completed the inventory, received the results, and had a certified MBTI instructor explain the results; 25 students completed self and peer assessments. Each of the 25 ALHP Fellows (ALPHA) learned how their peers perceived them and how it was similar or different from their own perception.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in a group to serve the university or community. (ALHP). Assessment: Each student (ALPHA) will complete a final project that provides a benefit to the university or community. Groups of 5 to 6 students will carry out the objectives of projects associated with the GLC program. Assessment results: Each of the 25 ALHP Fellows (ALPHA) completed a capstone project. Five projects were completed by 5 subgroups of the ALHP (BRAVO) Class (28 students).