Mission

The mission of Leadership Walton is to offer a unique program with a blend of academic, leadership and career development opportunities specifically designed to guide the student toward lifelong professional success. This program fills the gap between academic pursuits and workforce preparation. Leadership Walton is a program offered by the Sam M. Walton College of Business Career Development 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 and Timeline

Leadership Walton students complete a variety of components in the areas of leadership, academics and career path management. To view a complete list of Leadership Walton requirements, please review the Leadership Walton Handbook:

• 2013 Handbook
• 2007-2012 Handbook

News 

• We are now accepting applications for new Leadership Walton members. Click here for details.
• Congratulations to Cameron Boyland, the Leadership Walton student selected to participate in the CRCC Asia Internship Program!
• Program Enhancements -- A new feature of the Leadership Walton program has just been introduced: specialized tracks, which will allow more flexibility for participants to focus on certain areas of interest. Two tracks are currently available: “Technology Track” and “Retail Track”. For more details, please review the program requirements in the Leadership Walton Handbook (see links above).
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• Leadership Walton Photo Gallery: View photos from past Leadership Walton events and activities.

Questions?

Please contact Sara Yell: sayell@walton.uark.edu.