The 5th annual Cross Cultural Leadership Retreat for Ithaca College students will be held on February 17-19, 2006.
This on-campus version of the annual retreat presents the opportunity to explore the topic of diversity and its relationships to leadership. During the retreat, the entire group will participate in a series of educational sessions and discuss issues as a large group, as well as in smaller, informal conversations.
Meals and participant materials are provided at no cost to the participant. The retreat will be held on campus during the following schedule: Friday, February 17 (4:00 – 9:30 p.m.); Saturday, February 18 (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.); and Sunday, February 19: (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
Applicants will be accepted in the order in which they are submitted and as space permits. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, February 1, 2006 and are available online at https://www.ithaca.edu/csli/leadership/retreat.htm.
“This retreat opened my eyes to different points of view, gave me the courage to ask questions, and exposed me to the stories of some very brave individuals. CCLR increased my awareness, tolerance, and appreciation of those who are different from me. It gave me the opportunity to discuss topics with my peers that are usually considered taboo. What's more, I met a wonderful group of new students and have established some truly special relationships. CCLR was an experience that I value highly and it was a definite highlight of my freshman year!”
- Amanda Schlenker, 3rd annual CCLR participant
“The Cross Cultural Leadership Retreat was one of the most intellectually and emotionally-stimulating events I have ever experienced. I became more connected with my peers and more interested in being active on-campus. I believe that if you deem yourself to be a leader, then the CCLR is an event in which you must participate. I can certainly attest to the fact that CCLR will strengthen your mind, open your heart, and fixate your soul on activism.”
- Joncier Rienecker, 1st annual CCLR participant
Please understand that we are seeking students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and that this program is open to all Ithaca College students regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, socio-economic status, and physical or learning ability. As one past participant noted last year, “Everyone has a cultural identity. At first, I wondered why some people were chosen. I soon understood.”
