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May, Jones To Participate In NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference
May, Jones To Participate In NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference
April 12, 2000 LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech's Brandon May and Janelle Jones have been selected to participate in the fourth annual NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference, which will be held May 28 - June 1, 2000 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The mission of the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference is to develop a diverse group of student-athletes who will actively participate in and experience a multitude of challenging and thought-provoking activities that will enable them to become change agents on their campuses and their communities. It will provide NCAA student-athletes with the opportunity to discuss and explore critical issues facing their peers, to enhance their leadership skills, and to promote better communication among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and communities. A total of 352 student-athletes have been invited to attend the 2000 NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference. Student-athletes were nominated from NCAA member institutions that participate in the CHAMPS/Life Skills program. Jones, a member of the women's volleyball team, and May, a member of the men's track team, were selected from a total of 885 nominations. Both Jones and May serve on the Student-Athlete Advisory Board and are active in community outreach projects. The 2000 NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference will focus on critical issues identified during the nomination process as well as topics recommended by members of the Division I, II, and III NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committees. Participants will engage in a variety of developmental exercises designed to enhance their communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills and will also participate in collaborative projects and critical thinking. Student-athletes will develop their leadership skills through interactive, hands-on work in small groups, and have the opportunity to reflect on their experiences. Participating student-athletes will represent all NCAA divisions, a variety of different sports, both genders and different ethnicities. For more information on the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference or the CHAMPS/Life Skills program, contact Michael Gant or Lori Hendricks at the NCAA National Office, (317) 917-6222. |
