Signature Class – Leadership Development in Medina County

Leadership Medina County Signature Class alumni have:

• A broader and more profound understanding of complex community issues
• A deeper appreciation of how these community issues relate to one another in a greater system
• A heightened recognition of the potential of civic leaders to influence community issues
• An increased understanding of ways to be effective contributors within the community
• A deep understanding of the value of collaborating with diverse partners to accomplish complex goals
• A greatly expanded network of colleagues to serve as resources in their endeavors.
• A greater commitment to being involved in their communities in even more meaningful ways

Signature participants are established community and business leaders who are looking to broaden their impact in Medina County.  Ideal candidates for the Signature Class:

• Have a proven record of service and commitment in their professions and community
• Must be a resident of or work chiefly in Medina County

Those who have previously applied to the Signature Class are strongly encouraged to reapply. Many Signature Class alumni were selected to participate after more than one application. Experienced civic and community leaders recognize that a long-term perspective and perseverance are fundamental to success. Because this curriculum can only be successful when the class composition reflects the diversity of Medina County, the Selection Committee selects individuals for each class to reflect Medina County’s geographic and professional diversity. Therefore, the Selection Committee reviews the class composition as a whole when selecting candidates.

A diverse Selection Committee of alumni and staff ensure that participants in the Signature Class represent the diversity of the greater Medina County community.

Please see the program calendar.

In order to accomplish the program’s stated objectives, attendance and full participation of each individual selected is necessary. Participants must be able to commit to the full class schedule below and class project. However, we realize that “life happens” sometimes. Therefore, we do allow for one excused absence per class year. More than one absence could disqualify a program participant from graduating from the program. Orientation/Opening Retreat and Graduation are mandatory.

Leadership Medina County is funded by tuition and contributions. Tuition is $3,500, which covers all program costs, including meals, facilities, materials and lodging for the overnight retreat. If selected to participate in Leadership Medina County, you (or your sponsoring organization) agree to pay the tuition fee of $3,500, which is non-refundable.

Please note that tuition is reviewed by the Board of Directors and changes are posted by March 1 annually.

A limited number of need-based, partial tuition assistance are available. In exceptional cases, payment plans can be arranged.

Tuition assistance requests must be submitted by the application deadline.

When you are notified that you have been selected to participate in the Signature Class, you also will be notified about the state of your tuition assistance request.