Scholars Development Seminar
The Scholars Development Seminar serves a vital role for Reaud Honors students. Just as honors students are leaders among students, researchers are leaders in innovation.
During the Scholars Development Seminar, you will use John C. Maxwell’s book The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader as a guide to understand the connection between research and leadership. While on the surface, these two things might not seem to be related, research participation teaches a variety of skills useful to any leader.
Researchers, like leaders, must know how to:
In weekly sessions, the Scholars Development Seminar will address these issues and many more.
Scholars Development Seminar Topics
Aug. 23: Welcome Session
Welcome and Introduction
Aug. 30: Session 1
Passion: Take This Life and Love It
Voice: You Can Seize Only What You Can See
Sept. 6: Library Day
What is a Research Question?
Sept. 13: Session 2
Character: Be a Piece of the Rock
Charisma: The First Impression Can Seal the Deal
Servanthood: To Get Ahead, Put Others First
Sept. 20: Session 3
Communication: Without It You Travel Alone
Listening: To Connect with Their Hearts, Use Your Ears
Sept. 27: Session 4
Relationships: If You Get Along, They’ll Go Along
Generosity: Your Candle Loses Nothing When It Lights Another