ALA Applications

Southern’s Appalachian Leadership Academy is currently recruiting for its 2011 class of Cotiga Fellows. The mission of the Appalachian Leadership Academy is “To identify Southern students with outstanding character and prepare them with the leadership and diversity skills needed to serve as engaged, conscientious citizens as they enter the business, political, and academic world.” The Academy a partnership between Southern, the Cotiga Development Company, and the Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation.

Students accepted into the Academy are identified as Cotiga Fellows. Cotiga Fellows receive full tuition, for four semesters, 12-hours of college credit, and a book allowance. Cotiga Fellows also have the opportunity to travel, lead positive change, have an impact in the greater community, and build a network of peers among local, regional, and state leaders.

The Cotiga Chapter is an on site program, located at the Williamson Campus, with students attending classes and seminars once a week. Cotiga Fellows have the opportunity to identify and develop their own personal leadership styles through classroom lectures, fun, hands-on exercises and group activities, discussions and forums, team building exercises, and  community service projects. Southern selects up to 10 students annually to participate in the two-year program.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is currently recruiting for its 2011 Class of Cotiga Fellows and welcomes all applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion. Any freshmen planning to attend classes on the Williamson Campus is eligible to apply. Fellowships are not based on GPA, extracurricular activities, or major.

Southern is seeking freshmen who are looking for opportunities to develop and practice their leadership
skills.

Freshmen interested in applying for a Cotiga Fellowship must begin the process by first attending an interest meeting on the Williamson Campus. Students will not be permitted to apply without taking this first step. Upcoming interest meetings have been scheduled for the following dates:

For information on becoming a Cotiga Fellow visit Southern’s webpage at www.southernwv.edu
or contact Pauline Sturgill at (304) 896-7371 or email paulines@southern.wvnet.edu