The Andrew CBAT Leadership Academy is a unique leadership opportunity in the College of Business and Technology (CBAT) that enhances the professional development of selected CBAT undergraduate and graduate students through educational experiences focused on personal introspection, understanding others, triple bottom line success, leading and coaching, building financial acumen, delivering project results and providing service leadership opportunities. The Andrew CBAT Leadership Academy brings together a diverse cohort of students from across the College, engaged faculty and external sponsors to provide a learning opportunity that is unique to ETSU and foundational in developing future leaders for our region and world. Graduates of the Andrew CBAT Leadership Academy are uniquely recognized and rewarded for being the student face of CBAT within both the University and community.
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What does it mean to be a CBAT Ambassador?
Graduating from ETSU and the College of Business and Technology is an important moment in your educational and life journey. It is the beginning of a lifetime of learning and service that can forever change you, your family, your community and our world.
Being a graduate of the Andrew CBAT Leadership Academy and being honored as a CBAT Ambassador is a special and unique recognition of student servant leadership within the College.
Each Fall Semester, CBAT rising seniors and graduate students are given the opportunity to apply for admission to the Andrew CBAT Leadership Academy. Selection to the Leadership Academy is based on academic success and proven leadership ability both in and outside the classroom. Selected students receive an invitation to the Andrew Leadership Academy and the opportunity to participate in an intensive leadership weekend, lunch and learns throughout the year, service opportunities, and a graduation ceremony. Graduates of the Andrew CBAT Leadership Academy are uniquely recognized and rewarded for being the student face of CBAT within both the University and community.
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CBAT Ambassador Testimonials
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Benefits of being an Ambassador
- Pinning with specially designed CBAT Ambassador Lapel Pin
- Special stole and acknowledgment of CBAT Ambassadors to be worn at University Commencement
- Unique and prestigious recognition for Ambassador's resume
- $250 scholarship award granted prior to graduation
- Access to faculty mentors for advanced career and education planning
- Building networks with local business and community leaders
- “Lunch and learn” events discussing topics that advance leadership capabilities
- Unique opportunities to experience the breadth of regional multi-cultural events
- Annual reunions for the Andrew CBAT Leadership Ambassadors
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Applicant Requirements and Important Dates for Fall 2023
In order to be considered for the CBAT Leadership Academy, student applicants must:
- have a major withing the College of Business and Technology
- have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- be a rising senior or graduate student scheduled to graduate in 2023 and 2024.
Important Dates for Fall 2023 CBAT Leadership Academy:
September 6: Application with all supporting documents are due
Late applications will not be considered.
September 15: Official invitation letter sent to selected students
September 29: Leadership Academy Orientation Luncheon (Brinkley Center Auditorium)
October 12-14: Leadership Academy Weekend (DP Culp Forum)
October 14: Ambassador Celebration and Reunion (DP Culp Ballroom)
March 23, 2024: Leadership Academy Graduation
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Fall 2023 Schedule of Events
CBAT Leadership Academy Orientation
Friday, September 29
Agenda
- Lunch
- Welcome
- Introduction of Ambassadors
- Plans for Academy Weekend
- Preparations for Leadership Academy Weekend
- Complete Enneagram Personality Test
- Complete Strengths Finder Test
- Personal Leadership Vision
CBAT Leadership Academy Weekend and Ambassador Celebration
Thursday, October 12 - Saturday, October 14
- Lunch
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