ICL Class VIII (2011-2012)

The Institute

The Institute for Community Leadership is Fayetteville and Cumberland County's joint community leadership program. It is designed to provide local citizens the opportunity to participate in activities leading to community leadership, volunteer service, and membership on local boards and commissions. The ICL is one of North Carolina's premier community leadership programs. Click icon below for a brief video from last year:

Vision Statement

To identify, develop, and empower community members, especially those not previously identified, who are able and willing to commit to leadership and service roles in addressing important issues in the Fayetteville and Cumberland County area of North Carolina.

Sponsoring Agencies

• City of Fayetteville - Mr. Dale Iman, City Manager
• Cumberland County - Ms. Sally Shutt, Communications Manager
• Cumberland County Public Schools - Mr. Frank Till, Superintendent
• Fayetteville State University - Dr. James Anderson, Chancellor
• Fayetteville Technical Community College - Dr. Larry Keen, President
• Methodist University - Dr. Ben Hancock, President

Board of Directors

ICL is governed by a board of distinguished community members representing the sponsoring agencies and the community at large. The board meets twice a year to monitor ICL programs and initiatives.

Click here for a few photos of the August board meeting

Alumni

Graduates of the ICL Program are engaged in leadership positions across the county making our community a better place to live and work. Government agencies and non-profit organizations eagerly seek ICL alumni to offer them positions on their boards and commissions.

Click here to see where some of the ICL Alumni are serving

History

The origins for ICL can be traced back to 2001.

Click here for an extended article about the ICL published in the Journal of Leadership Education

Applications for Class IX, 2012-2013, are now available

If you have been looking for a way to get more involved in the Fayetteville community, then this program is for you. Don't wait, complete an application right now!

Click here for an application (Word Doc)

Click here for an application (PDF)

Photo Gallery!

Check often for new photos. Click icon below:

"ICL participants engage and interact with a diverse group of participants and become change agents to make this community better through commitment and service."

          Ricardo S. Morgan