A core committee of CSLI alumni meets throughout the year to examine recruitment practices and to identify community candidates who will be invited to apply for this competitive program. The committee both solicits candidates from fellow alumni and scouts the local horizon for established, demonstrated leaders. Those selected to participate represent all segments of the community; leaders in business, politics, education, government, religion, and not-for-profit organizations. Ethnic and gender diversity is also of prime importance to the selection committee. Out of many dozens of candidates, only sixteen nominees will be chosen for the program.

The following guidelines are considered when selecting candidates for the program:
1.  Leaders who can have the greatest impact.
2.  Diversity of thought, gender, ethnicity, religion, profession, lifestyle, volunteer interests and political persuasion for both the class and the alumni group.
3.  Demonstrated leadership.
4.  Passion for Colorado Springs and a long term commitment to the Pikes Peak region.
5.  Demonstrated integrity and ethical behavior in both personal and profession relationships.
6.  Demonstrated commitment to respectful and inclusive relationships and collaborative solution-oriented leadership.

Current tuition for the class is $3,300. Competitive scholarships are available.

CSLI supports the mission and work of the El Pomar Foundation Emerging Leaders Development program (ELD). For more information on this program, please contact Theo Gregory, Vice President, El Pomar Foundation, tgregory@elpomar.org.

PROGRAM DATES FOR 2012: May 7-11, 2012