UNF awarded 2023 Greatness Award for Student Success by FranklinCovey
The University of North Florida recently received the Student Success Greatness Award by FranklinCovey Education at the 2023 Higher Education Summit, placing ahead of more than 50 prestigious institutions nationwide including Stanford, the University of Tennessee and the University of Texas.
The award was granted to the UNF Taylor Leadership Institute (TLI) for their tremendous efforts in training more than 300 UNF students and staff in the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” a hallmark in the business and career readiness world. The award committee also acknowledged TLI’s new partnership with the Ritz Carlton as an innovative, experiential learning model. This has been so successful that other universities such as the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida and Cornell are looking to replicate UNF’s leadership and career-readiness collaborations.
During the summit, UNF students Ashley Cozad, Ariana Munoz and Mercedes Sapp presented on how leadership training impacted their confidence, ability to lead others and their engagement on campus.
FranklinCovey Education has been providing leadership programs and culture-changing processes to thousands of schools and educational service centers globally for almost 30 years. Offered under the LeaderU platform, FranklinCovey courses and resources help students learn college success strategies, career readiness competencies and soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
The TLI collaborates with FranklinCovey LeaderU to offer leadership education and certification to students both inside and outside the classroom. Their goal is to encourage personal, civic and community engagement through innovative programs that promote student leadership development.
The TLI provides an in-depth study of leadership, combining theoretical perspectives and practical application equipping students with the skills to become effective, innovative, value-based leaders. The intentional study and practice of leadership gives students an edge, providing them with the tools to apply their life experiences and academic curriculum to personal and professional development.
By emphasizing excellence, accountability and responsibility, TLI seeks to create leaders who are committed to thriving on campus and making a positive impact in the real world.