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JCPenney Leadership Program Spring 2020 E-News

JCPenney Leadership Program - Spring 2020 E-News

Greetings from Adams Hall!

JCPenney Leadership Program - Group Photo

We are off to another busy and historic semester for the JCPenney Leadership Program! On Jan. 18, we inducted 62 new Associates, who enjoyed a keynote speech from Wayne Thomas, interim dean of the Michael F. Price College of Business. Thanks to the generosity of our induction sponsor, Boeing, we are able to continue to provide a meaningful event with program materials that recognize the significance of their accomplishment and equip them for continued professional success like a lapel pin, padfolio and business cards. Read more about the changes and how you can get involved with OU’s premier leadership program below.

Changes to Study Abroad Trip

Study Abroad students pose for group photo in Panama

For the 2019-20 academic year, we made some changes to our annual study abroad trip. In addition to moving the trip from spring break to winter break, we also added a new stop: Panama! The students absolutely loved the addition as well as the change in timing, which is evident in enrollment, which doubled from last year’s trip. Given this success and student approval, we will likely continue this wonderful addition for the foreseeable future. To contribute to a JCPenney scholarship fund dedicated to helping students afford the life changing experience of studying abroad, please make your donation here.

Opportunities for Alumni Involvement

• Virtual Interview Practice: Give one hour of your time from wherever you are the week of Feb. 17-21 to help Associates practice virtual interviews. Contact the director of Alumni Relations, Suzanna Dellinger, for more information at suzannadellinger@ou.edu

• Panelists and Moderators for Alumni Career Conference on April 17: This popular event takes place on campus 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Reach out to the director of Alumni Relations, Suzanna Dellinger, for details about panel topics and sharing your experiences with the Norman campus.

• Alumni Advisory Board: Created to advise and counsel the JCPenney Leadership Program in its efforts to provide high quality programming that meets the needs and requirements of today’s business environment and our leadership Associates. Members serve 3-year terms and meet once a semester on campus. Two board positions will be opening up at the end of this year. Contact the program director, Breea Clark, at breea@ou.edu for more details.

• Small Group Sessions or Workshops: If you’re in the Norman/OKC Metro area and want to connect with our Associates, contact Program Director Breea Clark, and we’ll get you on the calendar. Our students love the opportunity to connect with our alumni and friends!

• Contribute: Financial support is crucial to expanding our efforts and providing high quality programming for our Associates. Please consider giving here.

Announcing New Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program

JCPenney Leadership students attend the mentorship kick-off party at Star Skate

Feedback at the end of last year’s spring semester from our newest Associates indicated that a peer-to-peer mentorship program would help bridge the transition to full Associate status. Thanks to the sponsor of our new mentorship program, KPMG, we held a kick-off party at Star Skate last month! With a neon theme, our mentors and mentees were able to connect and begin their mentorship relationship.

JCPenney Leadership Students sit listening to speaker

Our network of alumni and program supporters continues to be one of the most impressive features of our program, and we are excited to build our relationship with you. From engaging in one of the opportunities listed above to simply following our social media, we want to connect! We wish you the best and hope to hear from you soon!

Breea D. Clark

Breea D. Clark, J.D.
Director, JCPenney Leadership Center
Michael F. Price College of Business
The University of Oklahoma
breea@ou.edu | 405.325.2501

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307 West Brooks OK 73019-4004
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Breea Clark
Melia Alderman

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