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General Application Information
Any resident of Johnson County may apply to participate in Leadership Johnson County. Non-residents of Johnson
County may also apply provided those individuals have worked or have been active in the county for at least two (2)
years immediately prior to the time of application. Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to
their potential for leadership, would contribute to the overall diversity of the class. An important factor in
the selection decision will be an individual’s commitment and interest in serving the Johnson County
community. A review committee of the Board of Trustees will select Leadership Johnson County participants on the
basis of completed applications.
The deadline for LJC Class of 2010-2011 applications and scholarships is March 24, 2010.
Requirements for Graduation
- Participation in the Opening Retreat: A two-day retreat will be held on September 10 and 11, 2010. This retreat is not an overnight experience, but will require evening participation on Friday, Sept. 10. Attendance at this retreat is mandatory.
- Completion of a Community Field Project: Each participant must work within a group to complete a community field project that will be presented at graduation.
- Attendance at Program Sessions & Graduation: Program sessions are full day sessions beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Punctuality and presence are required. Participants who miss more than two program sessions will not be eligible for graduation. The sessions are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month, October through May. The graduation dinner and presentation of community field projects will take place on the evening of May 11, 2011. The following dates are the dates of the 2010-2011 program sessions:
- September 10 & 11, 2010
- October 13, 2010
- November 10, 2010
- December 8, 2010
- January 12, 2011
- February 9, 2011
- March 9, 2011
- April 13, 2011
- May 11, 2011
- Tuition Payment: Tuition for Leadership Johnson County is $1,000 and is due by September 1st. There will be no refunds issued after this date. A non-refundable fee of $250 will be required at the time of acceptance into the program. The fee is included in the full tuition amount. Credit cards are accepted for tuition payment. Acceptance letters will be mailed by June 4, 2010. Scholarships are available to individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please request an application by calling Tandy Shuck (738-8264). Scholarship applications are due March 24, 2010.
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