FOREWORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
DEAR SHELTON FRIENDS,
Reflecting on the past year fills me with joy for all that our students and staff have accomplished, as well as excitement for the endeavors ahead.
In 2023-24, the Shelton Leadership Center expanded its programming, increased its staff, and provided curriculum and coursework for students, staff, and faculty across disciplines at NC State University and beyond.
This document contains reflections, analysis, and impact statements from our signature programs and SLC academics, demonstrating our commitment to developing values-based leaders.
Thank you to our incredible community for your support and involvement with our Center. I hope this document will further enhance your connection with our Center.
I also want to recognize the SLC staff for their passionate dedication to our mission, our students, and the Shelton legacy.
Shelton Leadership Center
ABOUT SLC
Our Mission
To inspire, educate, and develop values-based leaders committed to personal integrity, professional ethics, and selfless service.
Our Vision
The Shelton Leadership Center’s vision is to be a leading community of practice in values-based leadership development throughout precollege, university, and professional communities, and eventually across the nation and world through access. Our Center will sustain and expand handson interdisciplinary training and skills development that emphasizes personal values, preparing future generational leaders for tomorrow’s greatest challenges.
Learn More About Our Center
Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone to learn more about our Center, programs, and team.
“A values-based leader is one who is known for their character.”
General H. Hugh Shelton Founder, Shelton Leadership Center
14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Ret.)
Our Approach to Leadership
Leaders can be made. It takes a solid foundation of essential values for a leader to realize individual potential – and influence others to acheive their best. This is valuesbased leadership. and it underpins every program within the Shelton Leadership Center.
2023-24 IMPACT AT A GLANCE
The Shelton Leadership Center programming impacts leaders from across NC State University, the state of North Carolina, and beyond.
Our goal is to provide as many people with access to values-based leadership development as possible.
The information on this page reflects programmatic data from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. This data demonstrates the depth of our programmatic reach as well as provides a scope of the amount of time students spend within our programming.
Further information and data regarding program- and academicspecific learning outcomes and measurements for success can be found within this document.
Impacted Students
Hours of Programmatic Engagement
*Combined total number of people in attendance for all program events. Total # of Hours Total # of Programs/Workshops Total # of Impact Points*
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
SHELTON SCHOLARS
The Shelton Scholars Program is structured so students will learn how to leverage their academic skills and interest in service to pursue meaningful postbaccalaureate experiences.
The 2023-24 Shelton Scholars cohort included 12 students from 6 different NC State academic colleges.
KEY 2023-24 SHELTON SCHOLARS IMPACT DATA
100% of Shelton Scholars agreed they can explain and apply the action research model to effect positive change in communities.
100% of Shelton Scholars agreed they can reflect on research-based theories to strengthen their leadership experiences.
100% of Shelton Scholars agreed they can examine and apply their own and other's values to create positive change as leaders in local and global communities.
80% of Shelton Scholars agreed they can evaluate and integrate their own and other's values in their leadership approach.
90% of Shelton Scholars agreed they can demonstrate and evaluate their professional ethics when working with others.
2024 SHELTON SCHOLARS SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT STUDENT RESEARCH
During the Spring 2024 semester, Shelton Scholars presented their Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) research projects to an audience of peers, friends, family, and the broader Shelton Scholars community.
Working individually or in pairs, the Scholars conducted research related to their academic fields of study, aiming to provide solutions for challenges faced by communities within their disciplines.
Presentation topics covered a wide range of issues, from improving community mental health to promoting recycling and environmental sustainability to addressing recidivism rates in the Triangle area.
IMPACT QUOTE
The Shelton Scholars Program has given me opportunities to serve community members through research and service, and is a representation of many of my own values.
2023-24 Shelton Scholar
Circle Photo: Jacob Martin (above) presents his research.
Photo Above: Shelton Scholars Jessica Hawkins (left) and Jamie Earley (right) present their PDSA project to attendees at the 2024 Shelton Scholars Symposium.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Chancellor’s Leadership Development Program (CLDP) empowers first-generation and rural North Carolina students to apply leadership skills in professional, academic, and global settings, preparing them to be exceptional leaders in their communities and beyond.
KEY 2023-24 CLDP IMPACT DATA
93% of CLDP students agreed they can explain their personal leadership style to others.
100% of CLDP students agreed they can explain their personal strengths to others.
93% of CLDP students agreed they can apply John Frost’s values-based leadership model to their personal leadership style.
100% of CLDP students agreed they can recognize how their personal areas of improvement can influence their academic success at NC State.
93% of CLDP students agreed they are able to apply this leadership training to global experiences, internship(s), service experiences, and/or volunteer experiences.
The 2023-24 CLDP cohort included 43 students from across 10 different NC State academic colleges.
“ IMPACT QUOTE
My participation in the CLDP program has definitely strengthened my leadership skills. It has done this by allowing me to discover my key strengths and weaknesses, participate in social and service events, work with a team to plan the Y2 service trip, and so on.
2023-24
CLDP Student
CLDP programming takes our students all over campus, our country, and the globe to engage in leadership and service opportunities.
Leading Across the Globe
Each year, third-year CLDP students embark on an international trip. This year, they traveled to Prague, where they immersed themselves in the city’s rich history, culture, and political system. The trip included excursions such as visiting with Czech middle school students as well as taking a cooking class, providing CLDP students with valuable insights and experiences.
Service Without Boundaries
Second-year CLDP students travel to a domestic location in the United States to learn about community issues annually. This year, they went to Ocean City, Maryland, where they engaged in service projects to address food insecurity. Their activities included assisting in the local garden and participating in various community initiatives to support the area.
A Community Like No Other
In February, the CLDP students visited with NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife, Susan, at their campus residence to engage in a networking event. Also in attendance were CLDP professional mentors, donors, and other community members. Students were able to practice networking skills while meeting supporters of the program.
Prague, Czech Republic
Ocean City, Maryland
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
SUMMER 2024 SHELTON CHALLENGE
The Shelton Challenge is a six-day, residential program built on the Shelton Leadership Center’s core values and is designed to help high school students enhance their capacities to become values-based leaders. This immersive program transforms leadership potential into real-world skills through mentorship, self-reflection, and shared discovery.
Three Red Hat Shelton Challenge sessions were held on NC State’s campus during Summer 2024.
Thank you to McNair Educational Foundation, North Carolina Wesleyan University, and Methodist University for your continued partnership. These sites helped us to increase access to the Shelton Challenge by hosting their own programs over the summer.
By the Numbers
273 high school students completed the Shelton Challenge in 2024.
97 support staff and volunteers joined us at the Shelton Challenge this year including Peer Leaders, Coach/Mentor/Trainers, Instructors, and interns
North Carolina counties with more than 5 students in attendance at the Red Hat Shelton Challenge*
38* NC Counties represented by Shelton Challenge students.
6* States represented by Shelton Challenge students.
*these numbers encompass data from students who attended Red Hat Shelton Challenge sessions at NC State.
2024 IMPACT DATA
of students surveyed could explain leadership competencies such as effective communication, conflict management, and ethical decisionmaking.
of students surveyed understood the importance of empowering others as a leader.
of students surveyed were provided opportunities to reflect on their personal leadership values.
“ IMPACT QUOTE
Throughout the week you get the opportunity to push yourself to be a better person and a better leader. I learned about things that I will be able to take back to my community that will help me make a difference there. I can see an improvement from where I was at the beginning of the week to where I am now.
2024 Shelton Challenge Participant
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
SHELTON LEADERSHIP FORUM
For over 20 years, the Shelton Leadership Forum has brought together leaders from various industries to learn more about relevant topics and issues that leaders face today.
Each year, the Forum focuses on a different timely theme. Expert keynotes, thought leaders, and panelists lead attendees in insightful discussion and provide tangible strategies to implement within their leadship style.
In Case You Missed It
RISING ABOVE UNCERTAINTY
Building a Resilient Mindset for Effective Leadership
The 2023 Shelton Leadership Forum provided practical strategies for instilling resilience in attendees’ leadership styles, enhancing their ability to navigate unforeseen challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
We curated panels of thought leaders and speakers who shared insights on building resilient leaders and teams that foster a supportive organizational culture and promote adaptability.
2023 Shelton Leadership Forum Keynote speakers included Workplace Culture Expert Adam Markel and Pyschologist Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal.
In addition to keynote speakers, the Forum also featured the Chancellor’s Roundtable Discussion, which brought together panelists from around the Triangle Community.
Scan the QR code with your smartphone to watch a recording of the 2023 Chancellor’s Roundtable Discussion.
KEY IMPACT DATA
91%
of attendees agreed the event highlighted strategies and applications to develop a culture of resilience for themselves and others.
88%
of attendees agreed the speakers incorporated supporting data and research into their discussions related to resilient leadership.
90%
of attendees agreed they can apply the concepts learned in this event to improve their skills as a values-based leaders.
NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson moderates the Chancellor’s Roundtable
Discussion with panelists
Sheronda Witter, Kristine Sloan, Patrick Imbasciani, and Candice Webb (left to right) during the 2023 Shelton Leadership Forum.
All panelists are NC State alumni. The roundtable focused on personal experiences in resilient leadership across disciplines and industries.
By the Numbers
563 Unique Live Viewers
Increase of 53% from 2022
920 Registrants
Increase of 52% from 2022
6 Countries Represented
Including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Czech Republic, and India
52 Community Colleges Represented Out of 58 in North Carolina
Attendee Breakdown
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
PROVOST’S FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM
of participants agreed they can demonstrate situational awareness while applying leadership skills, ensuring ethical, respectful, and culturally sensitive interactions during the development of the PFFP project.
“
IMPACT QUOTE
The Shelton Leadership Center partnered with the NC State Provost’s Office, the Office of Faculty Excellence, the Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Office of Global Engagement to support the 2023-24 Provost’s Faculty Fellows Program (PFFP). This program allows faculty to explore high-level academic leadership roles in higher education.
I believe that I am better positioned to apply for leadership positions at the university. This program gave me the confidence to do so.
2023-24 Fellow
2023-24 Research and Publications
Fellows engaged in training focused on strategy, leadership, and cultural competence to address higher education leadership themes.
SLC Distinguished Professors Dr. Jason Bocarro and Dr. Bradley Kirkman published many research articles, book chapters, and even a book.
Scan the QR code below to view a full list of their recent publications.
To scan the QR code, use a smartphone device’s camera to capture the QR code link.
The 2023-24 PFFP cohort included 7 faculty members from 5 different NC State academic colleges.
Research & Publications By
CREATE Program
The Carolina Regional Entrepreneurial Albright Team Experience (CREATE) Program, in partnership with Isothermal Community College, develops future community leaders and entrepreneurs through hands-on learning.
The 2023-24 SLC 202 CREATE course engaged students from ICC and NC State, focusing on leadership models in rural contexts. It received notable engagement and positive feedback.
Students applied their coursework knowledge to a capstone project, collaborating with community partners to address local challenges and contribute innovative solutions.
IMPACT QUOTE
This is knowledge that I will forever use in life.
2023-24 SLC 202: CREATE Experience Student
CREATE students and partnering business members gather on ICC's campus for a Fall 2023 kickoff meeting.
2023-24 Grant Work
In March 2024, the Shelton Leadership Center, Dr. Jason Bocarro, and NC State College of Natural Resources faculty facilitated leadership development with the Sports Diplomacy Division of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs's Empowering New Voices Through Education and Sport Training (ENVEST) program.
To learn more about SLC’s work with the ENVEST program, scan the QR code with your smart phone’s camera.
The CREATE Program enrolled 35 students from ICC and NC State in academic year 2023-24.
100%
of Spring 2024 CREATE students agreed they can demonstrate and evaluate their professional ethics when formulating and advocating for innovative solutions to community challenges.
ACADEMICS
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
As part of the Center’s comprehensive assessment plan, learning outcomes were tracked and measured to determine the impact of our curricular and co-curricular leadership programs. For this year’s assessment cycle, we measured student learning using the following outcomes:
EDUCATE
To deliver academically-informed theories and practices of values-based leadership.
DEVELOP
To equip others to build the capacity to experience, practice, and apply, with reflection, academically-informed theories and practices of values-based leadership.
VALUES-BASED LEADERS
To instill the values of integrity, diversity, social responsibility and compassion to develop others’ capacity to create positive change for current and future generations.
PERSONAL INTEGRITY
To cultivate a mindset to consistently embody situational awareness and personal values.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
To cultivate a mindset to consistently embody personal values in a professional capacity or context.
100%
of SLC 202 students strongly agreed they could effectively compare and contrast various leadership models in rural contexts.
100%
of SLC 350 students indicated they could effectively explain and apply course leadership and negotiation concepts and techniques.
95%
of SLC 101 students agreed they can explain the role of values and ethics in leadership for positive change.
4.5/5
average score of SLC 250 students who indicated they could effectively evaluate and integrate values in collaborative projects.
100%
of SLC 563 students agreed they are able to assess situations using leadership theories and can apply leadership theories to discipline-specific and personal concerns.
“ IMPACT QUOTES
“I loved how we jumped straight into practicing what we were learning and then reflecting on it to make sure we really understood.”
SLC 350: Leadership & Negotiations Student
“[SLC 250] allowed me to reflect on my professional ethics and how they influence my interactions with others.”
SLC 250: Critical & Creative Decision-Making Models Student
294 students taught 17 course sections 47 credit hours
Undergraduate Students by College
“The group conversations allowed me to critically think and self-reflect, which I believe have contributed to my leadership development.”
SLC 102: Building Community Around Values-Based Leadership Student
*Impact quotes gathered from student feedback sections of 2023-24 course assessments.
Graduate Students by College
MINORS
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & TEAM DECISION-MAKING MINOR
The Global Leadership and Team Decision-Making Minor (GLM) is made possible through a partnership between the Shelton Leadership Center and the NC State European Center in Prague.
This interdisciplinary and innovative minor is designed to give students from any academic background a competitive edge in the global workforce. The experience combines coursework with a semester-long study abroad experience, during which students pursuing the minor travel throughout Europe.
2024 GLM DESTINATIONS
of GLM students agreed they can compare and contrast leadership practices and strategies across disciplines in regards to global leadership.
of GLM students agreed they can explain ways that the experience enhanced their global perspective as a values-based leader.
I developed skills that are directly applicable to modern workplaces both globally and locally in the U.S.
Reutlingen
The Spring 2024 GLM cohort included 16 students from 5 different NC State academic colleges.
About the GLM Class of 2024
Students who completed the GLM are recoginized by the Shelton Leadership Center at the time of their graduation from the university.
20 graduates in 2023-2024
LEADERSHIP:
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES MINOR
This is a 15-hour minor that is designed for students who seek to gain greater knowledge and understanding of leadership perspectives from a variety of academic fields of study. The coursework is composed of courses grounded in theory, inquiry, and application.
Graduates by College
About the Class of 2024
41 minor graduates in 2023-2024
Graduates by College
EXPENSES
CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
A Message on Behalf of the Shelton Leadership Center Board of Advisors
Dear supporters and friends,
As we reflect on another year of growth and achievement at the General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center, I am filled with immense gratitude and excitement for our future. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in our journey, and it is with great pleasure that I share our goals for the upcoming year.
Strategic Development Following the Five-Year Review
In the past year, we received the results of an extensive five-year review to assess our progress and identify areas for improvement. This comprehensive evaluation has provided us with invaluable insights and a clear path forward. Our primary goal for the coming year is to
develop and implement a robust strategic plan that aligns with the findings of this review. This plan will focus on enhancing our programs, expanding our outreach, and fostering a culture where values-based leadership is recognized and celebrated. By doing so, we aim to strengthen our impact on students, community leaders, and professionals committed to values-based leadership.
Enhancing Financial Sustainability
To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of the Center, increasing our financial sustainability is paramount. We will pursue diverse funding sources, including grants, partnerships, and donations, to build a stable financial foundation. Your generous contributions have been vital in supporting our mission, and we are committed to leveraging these resources efficiently to maximize our reach and impact. We will also explore innovative fundraising initiatives to engage a broader base of supporters who share our vision of nurturing principled leaders.
Gratitude to Our Supporters
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters who have believed in and invested in our mission. Your dedication to the Shelton Leadership Center has enabled us to cultivate leaders who embody the values of integrity, compassion, diversity, and service. We are particularly grateful to those who have honored General Hugh Shelton, whose legacy continues to inspire us all. Your contributions have made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals, and for that, we are profoundly grateful.
Encouragement for Future Involvement
As we look to the future, we invite you to deepen your involvement with the Shelton Leadership Center. Whether through financial contributions, volunteering your
time and expertise, or advocating for our programs within your networks, your participation is invaluable. Together, we can expand our reach and amplify our impact, fostering the development of values-based leadership not only in North Carolina but also across the nation and the world.
Fostering Values-Based Leadership
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to developing leaders who prioritize ethical decision-making and the well-being of others. We believe that values-based leadership is essential for addressing the complex challenges of today’s world. Through our programs, workshops, and initiatives, we aim to equip individuals with the skills and mindset necessary to lead with integrity and purpose.
In conclusion, the Shelton Leadership Center is poised for a transformative year ahead. With your continued support, we will build on our successes, overcome challenges, and make a lasting impact. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey, and we look forward to achieving even greater heights together. With sincere appreciation,
Gayle Lanier
Chair, Shelton Leadership Center Board of Advisors
BSIE, Class of 1982
2024 AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The Shelton Leadership Center is proud to recognize the below individuals for their achievements and honors received during the 2023-24 term.
Debbie Acker
2024 Outstanding Global Engagement Award Professional Staff Recipient, NC State Global
Teaching with Case Studies, Harvard Seminar Certification
Bradley Kirkman
2024 College-Wide Research Leadership Award, Poole College of Management, NC State
2024 Departmental Research Leadership Award; Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Department, Poole College of Management, NC State
Grace Sexton
2024 Administrative Professional Program Certificate Completion, University Human Resources/Learning & Organizational Development, NC State
2024 SLC VALUES AWARDS
At the end of the year, the Center announced the recipients of the 2024 Values Awards, which are given to the students in our programs who have demonstrated our Center’s values.
Jackeline Apolonio Campos (CLDP) Commitment to Social Responsibility Award
Kamari Herron (CLDP) Respecting and Valuing Diversity Award
Jana Locklear (CLDP) High Integrity Award
Landon Smith (Shelton Scholars) Most Compassionate Award
