In an effort to maintain class cohesiveness and out of respect to the professionals and venues who donate their time to the program, attendance at all sessions is a requirement for graduation. We also understand that illness and emergencies do happen, so we offer one excused absence for the entirety of the program. The application process is extremely competitive and we simply ask you make a commitment to the program.
- I understand the commitment of the Leadership Sioux Falls program and, if selected to participate, I will attend all sessions in their entirety and graduation and will commit the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience.
o Session 1: October 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
o Session 2: October 23, 2 – 5 p.m.
o Session 3: November 6, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
o Session 4: December 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
o Session 5: January 8, 3–8 p.m.
o Session 6: February 19, All Day, Pierre
o Session 7: March 5, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
o Session 8: April 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
o Graduation: May 7, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- Part of the Leadership Sioux Falls program includes enhancement sessions, which are sessions outside of the outlined curriculum above. I understand that although these are optional sessions, attendance is strongly encouraged by the LSF Executive Committee. These additional opportunities will only further enhance my experience.
- I understand that Leadership Sioux Falls is not intended to be a leadership training seminar. Rather, students are presented unique opportunities to get behind the scenes in the Sioux Falls area and identify where their leadership would best serve our community.
- I understand that I am expected to serve and strengthen my community upon completion of this program.
- I understand that the Leadership Sioux Falls Executive Committee reserves the right to drop any participant from the program with unexcused absences.
- I understand that submission of the application does not guarantee selection into Leadership Sioux Falls, Class 39.
- I have received full support from my employer to participate in the program if selected, which includes the time required to participate in Leadership Sioux Falls.