Level One

Level 1 of the Medallion Program focuses on your own development as a leader. To successfully complete this portion of the program, you will need to:

  • Complete an
  • Attend Understanding Leadership Level 1: Opening Session
  • Attend five workshops, one from each of the five domains*:
    • Knowledge acquisition
    • Cognitive complexity
    • Intrapersonal development
    • Practical competence
    • Civic engagement
  • Complete a short reflection for each workshop (submitted via CCC)
  • Complete a level one assessment (submitted via CCC)

Participation in the Rising Leader Class, , or Urban Fellows fulfills ALL of the Level 1 requirements. (Please specify your participation in those classes on your .)

*Workshops/events/programs that are listed under multiple domains can only fulfill one of the domains under which it is listed.

Understanding Leadership, Level 1: Opening Session

Leadership is not just about holding a position. It is more about navigating through a process that results in some kind of change. This interactive workshop focuses on leadership concepts, perspectives and viewpoints. It provides you with the opportunity to develop and enhance a personal philosophy of leadership which is necessary for you to become effective contributors to your organization(s).

Understanding Leadership can be requested by filling out . Groups must have at least ten people signed up to attend in order to request an opening session workshop.

Co-sponsoring Workshops

If you are interested in co-sponsoring a Medallion Program workshop, please email us at medallion@rochester.edu. Co-sponsoring a Medallion Workshop means you agree to help us reach 15 registered attendees to the workshop (this can be members or non-members) and help advertise the workshop.

You will receive an email informing you of your co-sponsorship status with supporting information to help advertise the workshop.

Level One Incentives

Upon completion of the requirements for Level 1, you will:

  • Receive a Level 1 pin
  • Be invited to attend the Medallion Program Reception
  • Have developed skills to be more successful at the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é, been an advocate for the Meliora Vision and Values and College Competencies, and increased your capacity to be a leader
  • Have completed one third of the requirements to becoming a member of the Medallion Leadership Society