The Mount Leadership Society is one of fourteen scholars programs on campus. Named after Ruth Weimer Mount, the first Dean of Students at Ohio State, the Mount Leadership Society focuses on students committed to leadership and community service. Students further develop their skills by participating in a wide variety of leadership and service projects. It is an honor to be a Mount Scholar. Only 100 students are selected each year to be part of the program.
The Mount Leadership Society is guided by five "essentials" for leadership and service: Honor of Integrity, Being Prepared and Following Through, Creating and Nurturing Relationships, Valuing Individuals, and Willingness to Teach Others.
Components of the Mount Leadership Society:
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Mentoring by university staff and faculty
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Leadership training
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Service projects
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Year of Service project (2nd year)
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Opportunity to interact with alumni, faculty, and staff
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Special Orientation Program
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Early Arrival Program
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Classes with other Mount Scholars
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Retreats
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Socials
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Celebration Ceremony
High school seniors that meet the criteria for Scholars Programs must apply by February 1.