Join a community of volunteers united in our passion to inspire leadership development at Gettysburg.
If you are interested in joining our community, please email Andy Hughes at ahughes@gettysburg.edu.
“I believe so deeply in helping young men and women who want to grow their competency and what you want is people to want to get better. It's just so energizing when they say that they have.”
– Neil Bryant ’82, Vice President for Sales Development at Carestream, Inc.
Opportunities for alumni and parents
Speaker
About
Speak to students: The GLC offers several opportunities throughout the year to speak to students on leadership-related topics.
Description
A speaker talks about their experience or a specific leadership-related topic in a 1-on-1 or small group setting.
Impact
Generally, the impact of the program is enhancing student’s learning of leadership skills as the stories that alumni and parents give are special and supportive
Leadership Coach
About
Serve as a Leadership Coach to young alumni. The GLC offers a free personalized service that connects trained Leadership Coaches to young alumni who desire to achieve their leadership development goals.
Description
A coach is a committed and trained alum or parent who guides young alumni through a current leadership challenge or in the development of a new skill. Coaches ask thought-provoking questions, provide new insights and expose them to resources and exercises. All involvement and activities in the program are conducted virtually.
Impact
This powerful relationship enhances the young alumni’s confidence, leadership skills, well-being, and career trajectory.