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Mission

The mission of Leadership Walton is to offer a unique blend of academic, leadership and career development opportunities specifically designed to guide the student toward lifelong professional success. Leadership Walton is a program offered by the Walton College Career Center in partnership with Undergraduate Programs.

 

Purpose

To provide students, in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, a defined progression of professional development requirements, an enhancement to their educational experience - a plan that combines leadership experience, academic learning and professional and career development training.

 

Value

Leadership Walton is framed within and will nurture the values of the Sam M. Walton College of Business:

  • Excellence: We strive for excellence in all we do.
  • Professionalism: We believe organizational practices must be built on an ethical foundation and high standards of professional behavior.
  • Innovation: We value creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Collegiality: We believe in working together to examine situations and ideas from diverse perspectives.

 

Program Objective

The purpose of this program is to develop skills sets in the area of career, professional and leadership development, as well as to provide an understanding of the scope of the challenging professional environment and the subsequent success skills formulation and implementation needed to ensure lifelong achievement. To accomplish this goal, the program is designed to incorporate required and optional academic coursework, career development programming and leadership development opportunities blended in a defined course of progression that ensures well-rounded opportunities for student development and preparedness.

Program Requirements & Suggested Timeline

Four Year Plan

 

 

Two Year Plan (for Juniors or Transfer Students)

News

  • On November 13, Leadership Walton students met with Johnson Fellow Lt. Gen. Marty Steele for lunch and an informal discussion of business ethics.
  • The latest Leadership Walton Newsletter is now available online!

Leadership Walton Photo Gallery

Click here to see photos of past Leadership Walton activities.

 

Questions?

Please contact the Career Center for more information.
Phone: (479) 575-6100
Email: CareerCenter@walton.uark.edu 


 

 

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