COPE Emerging Leaders

In the College of Professional Education (COPE) we believe that leadership is a social process that can be learned through training and interaction and applied to every aspect of life. Based on this we developed the COPE Emerging Leaders Fellows program in collaboration with the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership.

The program is aimed to develop and strengthen participants’ leadership skills through a series of co-curricular activities (e.g. workshops, seminars, online discussions) that encourage interaction, networking, and teamwork. It also promotes the development of critical thinking and confidence, and the continuation of graduate studies.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A COPE EMERGING LEADER

• Free one-year leadership training from transdisciplinary TWU faculty and staff
• $1000.00 stipend*
• Leadership books and materials
• Technology equipment
• Unique lineup of compelling speakers
• Networking

*Must qualify and be approved by the TWU Office of Financial Aid

It helped me identify the type of leader that I want to become in the future. We had the opportunity to network with faculty who shared their knowledge of leadership. The whole program was full of engaging activities designed to elevate our leadership skills and it granted us the opportunity to collaborate with our fellow student leaders. Carlos Gaytán Cervantes

Vision and Mission

Participation

Upon completion of the program fellows receive a leadership certificate, a distinctive pin, a graduation cord, and a digital badge. They are recognized during the COPE awards ceremony and in the COPE Emerging Leaders Banquet.

This program challenged me to consider my strengths and weaknesses and how each helps me become a better leader. I enjoyed opportunities to listen and learn real-life experiences in leadership from TWU faculty and administrators. I learned not only about how to be a better leader, but also about myself and the person I want to become. Maria Rodríguez

Program Training

During the academic year, fellows receive training through three leadership bootcamps, each composed of three 90-minute workshops, seminars and online modules.

Speakers helped me think outside the box and look at leadership from different perspectives. We talked to real educators who want to make more educators. I am able to take something from each session and use in it my future classroom or help fellow teachers with my new knowledge. Opportunities like this are limited. You want this in your tool belt. Candace Crowe

Affiliate Faculty

As a COPE Emerging Leader you will network and learn from a diverse group of educators and staff from varied disciplines throughout the university to demonstrate our transdisciplinary approach to leadership.

I learned how to be an effective leader, what makes an effective leader, and why it is important to be a leader. We asked various professors questions about their experiences as leaders. I would recommend this leadership experience to everyone because it is a skill everyone can use in the real world. Employers are always looking for leaders. Celia Carreón

Contact

Azucena Verdín Peralta, PhD
Assistant Professor - Child Development
Faculty Coordinator - COPE Emerging Leaders
Department of Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling
averdin@twu.edu 
940-898-3153
Woodcock Hall 015B

Page last updated 2:36 PM, September 18, 2023