CSU–Pueblo announces 2006-07 President’s Leadership Class
 
Pueblo- Fifteen students have been named to the President’s Leadership Program (PLP) at Colorado State University – Pueblo. The students were selected from more than 60 applications by a committee of campus and community board members and students from the PLP program. PLP students receive $2,000 per year for up to four years and earn a minor in leadership studies.

Currently in its sixth year, the PLP program is one of nine schools to participate in the Colorado Leadership Alliance, a consortium of comprehensive leadership education programs at undergraduate institutions across Colorado. Through shared resources and collaborative efforts, CLA’s focus is to develop the next generation of Colorado's leaders. PLP develops and trains emerging leaders at CSU-Pueblo through a four – year academic leadership program focused on academic and experiential learning. Scholars are given opportunities to obtain leadership experience through mentoring, internships, etiquette training, and presentations by leaders in various fields from government and education to the service sectors.

Eligible candidates are graduating high school seniors who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher and who display leadership potential, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to something outside one’s self. PLP challenges participants to identify and engage in leadership issues facing Southern Colorado. Participants must retain no less than a 3.0 grade point average at CSU-Pueblo to maintain eligibility status.

The following students are members of the 2006-07 PLP freshmen class:

Pueblo
Karina de Anda Centennial High School
Kassandra Johnson County High School
Oqua Miltner Centennial High School
Abra Payan South High School
Justin Snider South High School

Arvada
Kimberly Conway Ralston Valley High School

Elbert
Tasha Yocam Elbert High School

Erie
Jenna Rossow Legacy High School

Fowler
Melinda Lieberknecht Fowler High School

Lamar
Andrea Buxton McClave High School

Loveland
Sarah Whitney Thompson Valley High School

Trinidad
Heather Nolan Trinidad High School

Woodland Park
Caitlin Wright Woodland Park High School

Yuma
Tyler Herbst Yuma High School

Buffalo, SD
Cory Butts Harding County High School
 
Colorado State University - Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university emphasizing professional, career-oriented, and applied programs. Displaying excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging in service and outreach, CSU-Pueblo is distinguished by access, opportunity, and the overall quality of services provided to its students.