Eagle Leadership Program

Tuesday, September 23

Leading From Within: The Role of Self-Care and Self-Awareness in Leadership

Great leadership starts from within. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how self-care and self-awareness aren’t just personal wellness practices, they’re foundational leadership skills. Whether you’re leading a team, planning events, or managing your own growth, your ability to lead others is deeply connected to how you lead yourself. Together, we’ll unpack why sustainable leadership requires prioritizing your well-being and how developing self-awareness strengthens your confidence, relationships, and decision-making as a leader.

Wednesday, October 13

Get inspired by Kirkwood Athletic Director (and Head Baseball Coach) Todd Rima as he shares insights on leadership, teamwork, and what it takes to build a winning culture—on and off the field. This engaging talk offers valuable lessons for aspiring leaders in any field.

This event will take place in Iowa Room B on the second floor of Iowa Hall. This the second leadership series event and all students are welcome to attend. For more information on the Eagle Leadership Program, please contact student.life@kirkwood.edu. We'll also give a brief overview of what the program is to those who attend this event.

Thursday, November 13

Ready to build your leadership skills and have a blast? Join us for the third event in our student leader series—open to ALL students! From high-energy team-building challenges to inspiring presentations, you’ll learn from the advisors of Student Leadership Council, Ambassadors, and Dance Marathon while connecting with amazing peers.

The evening runs 4–8 p.m. (and trust us—students last year wished it lasted even longer). We'll be in the Iowa Rooms on the second floor of Iowa Hall. Expect food, fun, and unforgettable moments that will leave you energized, inspired, and ready to lead.

To get a point for Academic Enrichment, you need to attend an event designed to connect you to academic growth within the college.  This could be an event with your Academic Advisor, a college transfer fair, faculty lecture, Midterm Marathon, or a handful of others.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Academic Enrichment” from the drop-down menu.

To get a point for Civic Engagement, you need to attend an event related to improving the well-being of the surrounding community.  This could be an event related to voter registration, the United State’s Constitution, a collaborative dialogue among peers, or opportunities for volunteering within the community.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Civic Engagement” from the drop-down menu.

To get a point for Diversity & Inclusion, you need to attend an event related to understanding various cultures or to introduce you to those with different backgrounds than your own.  Many of these are events hosted by our Global Learning office that include Global Spotlights on various countries from around the world, the Study Abroad Fair, or other events during International Education Week.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Diversity & Inclusion” from the drop-down menu.

To get a point for Health & Wellness, you need to attend or participate in an event related to physical and/or mental health.  This could be intramurals offered through the Rec Center, various community events (like Ice Skating), or trainings or mental health awareness events and trainings.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Health & Wellness” from the drop-down menu.

To get a point for Leadership & Personal Growth, you need to attend an event specifically related to growing yourself as an individual.  This could be any event related to joining clubs & organizations, an event to engage with the Career Services office, or other leadership focused events throughout the year.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Leadership & Personal Growth” from the drop-down menu.  NOTE: Attending one of the SIX Eagle Leadership Series events for the year provides points for the series, but you’ll need to choose another event outside of those six events per year to collect this point.

To get a point for Social & Campus Engagement, you need to attend an event designed to introduce you to a Kirkwood resource, community resource, or each other as students.  Anything that doesn’t fall under one of the categories above fits here.  This could be the Kirkwood Kickoff, the Hypnotist, a live musician, Bingo, craft event, performing arts event, athletic event, or countless others.  To see the full list, visit www.kirkwood.edu/events and select the “Search” option near the top right of the screen.  Click the “CATEGORY” button and choose “Social & Campus Engagement” from the drop-down menu.