Program Co-Directors
Dr. Jean Mistele, Academic Affairs Co-Director
540-831-5255
jmistele@radford.edu
Ms. Jessica Twiest, Student Affairs Co-Director
540-831-5255
jtwiest@radford.edu
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Citizen Leader Program
Citizen Leader is a program that supports student development into effective leaders. It is important for students to excel in academics as they focus attention on their own values, group values, values of individuals within the group, and society/community values. The ability to seek information, influence others, build relationships, communicate with civility, and make sound decisions, all help to promote change for the common good. The Co-Directors of the Citizen Leader Program, Ms. Jessica Twiest and Dr. Jean Mistele, help students develop into leaders when participating in Citizen Leader designated courses (2), events on campus (2 per year), service learning or civic engagement activities (5 hours each semester), an immersive experience (e.g. undergraduate research, study abroad, internships), and prior to graduation, disseminate your journey on a suitable platform (e.g. visual art product, e-portfolio). Each students’ pathway is tailored specifically for the student, to weave in the students’ passion and their career goals. The successful student will receive a Citizen Leader stole at graduation, a certificate, and on their official transcript and diploma will appear the Citizen Leader designation. The Citizen Leader designation is a special recognition that sets students apart from other graduating students. To learn more about the Citizen Leader Program, please contact either of the Co-Directors.