Purpose

This program is designed to identify both secondary and post-secondary students with the desire, experience and characteristics to become leaders at NWTC. Activities will take place during the school year to build leadership skills, to develop ambassadors for NWTC and to recognize the best and the brightest future leaders. Students will take part in monthly meetings including: team building, governmental awareness, parliamentary procedure training and much more!

Selection Criteria

Participation is open to any secondary or adult student in the Northwest Technology Center District. A maximum of eight students from each campus will be selected for this program. Equal representation from all parts of the district will be sought. A selection committee comprised of members of the NWTC Administration will conduct a brief interview with potential members.

Attendance

In order for students to get the most out of this program, attendance is required at all events. When students miss more than two class sessions, they will be asked to withdraw from the program.

Instructions

1. Interested students must complete an application. The application must be typed or can be computer generated if a similar format is used. The application form is due to the front office no later than 5 pm on Friday, September 5, 2007.
Click here for Application in Microsoft Word format.

2. Each applicant is required to have three recommendations. One form may be completed by a Career Tech Instructor. Two forms must be completed by a community leader, high school counselor or employer who is familiar with the student and has known the student for at least one year. The recommendations must be postmarked by September 7. Return envelopes for recommendation forms can be picked up by the applicant at the front office. Click here for recommendation form in MS Word format.

3. The application form is due to the front office no later than 5 pm on Friday, September 7, 2007.

4. Students will be required to complete a short interview with the selection committee. The student will be notified with the time and date of the interview after the application is received.

5. Students selected must complete a student conduct contract.

Schedule

September 7, 2007 —Applications Due to Front Office And Recommendation Form Postmark Deadline

Late September—Students Will Be Informed of Interview Schedule

October—First Class Meeting

Contact

For more information about the Superintendent's Leadership Class, please contact Melinda Barton at 580.327.0344 or Dwight Hughes, Assistant Superintendent of Alva Campus at 380.327.0344 or Jane Bowen, Assistant Superintendent of Fairview Campus.

2007-2008 SLC Members

2007 - 2008 Activities

Students Complete Leadership Program

Northwest Technology Center students who have been involved in the Superintendent’s Leadership Class ended their program in April with a final banquet and completion celebration. The banquet was held in the Ranger Room on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Nineteen students from Northwest Technology Center’s Alva and Fairview campuses completed the program along with twelve students from Chisholm Trail Technology Center in Omega.

Dr. Janet Cunningham, President of Northwestern Oklahoma State University was the speaker for the evening. Cunningham reviewed the importance of being a competent leader with a great attitude during her remarks. The remarks were followed by the presentation of a completion award to each student and an opportunity for the students to introduce their guests.

This is the sixth year for Northwest Technology Center to have a leadership program. Students participate in a professional application and interview process. The group members attend monthly meetings with topics such as business and professional etiquette, teambuilding and leadership. The leadership class is sponsored and funding is provided by the Northwest Technology Center Foundation.

Students participating include Karma Sessions and Cindy Howerton of Canton, Brooke Beckner of Aline, and Shelby Yates, Amanda Collins, Robin Burnham, Tyler Wilson, Jodi Simmons, Derick Wilder, Sarahi Wilson and Ashley Fancher all of Fairview, Kelly Whipple, Kalei Nixon, Anna Zeller, Erica Roberts and Terranda Murry all of Alva, Adam Mallard of Waynoka, Cheryl Peace of Burlington, and Laci Davidson of Ringwood.

Students from NWTC Fairview attending the Leadership Class Completion Banquet included: (back row l to r) Brooke Beckner, Sarahi Wilson, Derick Wilder and Tyler Wilson; (front row l to r) Jodi Simmons, Robin Burnham, Amanda Collins, Ashley Fancher and Cindy Howerton.	Students from NWTC Alva who attended the Leadership Class Completion Banquet included: (back row l to r) Kalei Nixon, Kellie Whipple, Laci Davidson, Terranda Murry and Anna Zeller.

Leadership Class Visits State Capitol

Members of Northwest Technology Center’s Superintendent’s Leadership Class enjoyed a great day touring Oklahoma’s Capitol. The group includes left to right: (front row) Terranda Murray, Shelby Yates, Erica Roberts, Ashley Fancher; (middle row) Jodi Simmons, Kalei Nixon, Laci Davidson, Cindy Howerton, Amanda Collins, Anna Zeller, Kellie Whipple; (back row) Brooke Beckner, Tyler Wilson, Derick Wilder, Sarahi Wilson, and Karma Sessions.

Many students visit the state capitol in Oklahoma City as a school field trip. However, most don’t combine the trip with a night at the theater, eating at a famous restaurant and touring a mansion. However, this was the day that students in Northwest Technology Center’s Superintendent’s Leadership Class experienced. The group joined students from Chisholm Trail Technology Center (CTTC) in Omega for the activities.

The group started the day with a tour of the state capitol. The tour was given by Zach Sproul, Assistant to Representative Hickman. Following photos with area legislators, the group had lunch. The students were joined by Representative Jeff Hickman. While the students enjoyed their meal, Hickman described a typical day on the job, answered questions about economic development and other legislative issues. This was followed by a tour of the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion.

The day was wrapped up by the group enjoying an early dinner at Toby Keith’s restaurant in Bricktown.

“This was the first time that I have been to the capitol,” stated Terranda Murry, adult student from Alva in Business and Information Technology at Northwest Technology Center, “I had so much fun and I really learned a lot. Speaking with the legislators was a highlight of the day for me.”

“We have had many great experiences this year. This trip was a fun and educational way to learn about the legislative process and to enjoy some of the cultural activities that are offered right here in our state.” said Kellie Whipple, an AHS student enrolled in Web Development and Graphic Design at Northwest Technology Center.

Students participating include Karma Sessions and Cindy Howerton of Canton, Brooke Beckner of Aline, and Shelby Yates, Amanda Collins, Robin Burnham, Tyler Wilson, Jodi Simmons, Derick Wilder, Sarahi Wilson and Ashley Fancher all of Fairview, Kelly Whipple, Kalei Nixon, Anna Zeller, Erica Roberts and Terranda Murry all of Alva, Adam Mallard of Waynoka, Cheryl Peace of Burlington, and Laci Davidson of Ringwood.

Students Learn Dining Etiquette

Have you ever been “stumped” when it came time to sit down for a formal meal or a meal with that important client and there were several different forks at your place on the table? Do you know why the drinking glasses are placed on the right hand side of the plate or why you place your napkin on your lap during a meal? Proper table etiquette can either make or break that important business deal and can make a good or bad impression on family and friends.

Students participating in the Superintendent’s Leadership Class at Northwest Technology Center learned the answers to these and many other etiquette dilemmas last week during a “Business and Professional Etiquette” seminar held at Northwest Technology Center in Alva. The seminar was attended by students from both the Alva and Fairview campuses.  The group was joined by students from Chisholm Trail Technology Center(CTTC) in Omega for the day’s activities.

The first portion of the seminar was entitled “Dress for Success and Workplace Etiquette” and was lead by DiAnna Waldschmidt, former Business and Industry Health Coordinator at Northwest Technology Center in Alva. Waldschmidt discussed the use of cell phones and e-mail in the workplace, as well as, handshakes and interviews. A session on Dining Etiquette was also led by Waldschmidt. The staff of Chartwells on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University prepared the five course meal. A tour of the NWOSU campus followed the luncheon.

Learning the finer points of eating a shrimp cocktail are (l to r)  Terranda Freeman, Kalei Nixon and Kelly Whipple.

DiAnna Waldschmidt leads the dining etiquette portion of the Business and Professional Etiquette seminar for the Superintendent's Leadership Class at Northwest Technology Center.

Students Visit ROPES Course

Northwest Technology Center Superintendent's Leadership Class students visited the ROPES Course at Canadian Valley Technology Center in Chickasha earlier this month. The ROPES Course focuses on building teamwork and building trust within the group. The students were joined by students from Chisholm Trail Technology Center (CTTC) in Omega for the activities.

The group started the day with on the low course. The activities on this course involve icebreakers, group games and teambuilding activities where students are given tasks that they must complete as a team.

After lunch, the group moved on to the high course. After a session on course safety and how to use the equipment the students took to the air. Each student up on the high course had a partner on the ground who helped them complete the course and then the students switched places. A highlight of the day for several students was riding the zip line at the end of the course.

“I thought that this was a great opportunity to meet and talk to other students and to get to know something about them.” stated Laci Davidson of Ringwood. “We learned so much about teamwork. It was so much fun!?”

This is the sixth year for Northwest Technology Center to have a leadership program. Students participate in a professional application and interview process. The group members attend monthly meetings with topics such as business and professional etiquette, teambuilding and leadership. The students will end the year in May at a final banquet. The Leadership Class is sponsored and funding is provided by the Northwest Technology Center Foundation.

Students participating in the 2007-2008 Leadership Class include: Travis Martin of Longdale, Karma Sessions and Cindy Howerton of Canton, Brooke Beckner of Aline, and Shelby Yates, Amanda Collins, Robin Burnham, Tyler Wilson, Jodi Simmons, Derick Wilder, Sarahi Wilson and Ashley Fancher all of Fairview, Kelly Whipple, Nicole Kelley, Laine Fry, Kalei Nixon, Anna Zeller, Erica Roberts and Terranda Freeman all of Alva, Adam Mallard of Waynoka, Cheryl Peace of Burlington, and Laci Davidson of Ringwood.

Photo Galleries

View the 2007 Banquet Photo Gallery.