Department of Leadership Development

The Department of Leadership Development is focused in two primary areas – leadership development program implementation and the Corps of Cadets oversight.

The Leadership Development Program is designed to provide formal and informal instruction and training opportunities for all cadets.  The program consists of two major components, the Leadership Certification Program and Co-Curricular Leadership Opportunities.

The Leadership Certification Program consists of:

• The Mandatory Four-Year Leadership Development Certification Program

• The Leadership Gold Medal Award Program

Current Co-Curricular Leadership Opportunities include:

• FranklinCovey's "The 7 Habits for Highly Effective People^®"

• FranklinCovey's "The 7 Habits Maximizer^®"

• FranklinCovey's "Leadership Foundations^® - A Workshop for Emerging Leaders"

• FranklinCovey's "Leading at the Speed of Trust^®"

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI^®), Introduction to Type

• Train-the-Trainer Peer Educator Program

• Student Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI^®)

• The Student Leadership Institute

The Program is designed to meet the Cadet Leadership Development Vision Statement while emphasizing the promotion of Cal Maritime’s Core Values.  Additionally, the Program will emphasize highly desired personal attributes and skills.

The Corps of Cadets oversight includes advising the senior Corps officers on the management of the Corps of Cadets, watch standing on the campus, including the Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR, and the conduct system.  The Corps of Cadets has often been referred to as “a leadership laboratory” and as such cadets should expect evaluation and assessment of their leadership skills as they progress through their four years at Cal Maritime.

Leadership is the ability regardless of position in an organization to:

• Work within a team to develop positive vision, direction, and results;
• Implement policies and receive unconditional support during critical circumstances;
• Balance organizational and personal requirements, including the recognition and support of one's team members;
• Identify and adapt to change and lead in view of those changes; and
• Obtain the highest performance from every member.

Leadership development is a formalized, multi-faceted approach, including classroom curriculum, training and extracurricular programs, and learning opportunities, ensuring all cadets are trained and evaluated in leadership capabilities to be the "highest quality" professionals.

Cadet Leadership Development Vision Statement

The California Maritime Academy will provide all cadets with educational and experiential opportunities to develop their leadership skills as a core part of their college experience.  The Academy will also promote the importance of Cal Maritime's core values of dedication, honor, integrity, respect, responsibility and trust in daily life.

Cal Maritimes Core Values

·          Dedication

·          Honor

·          Integrity

·          Responsibility

·          Respect

·          Trust

Highly Desired Personal Attributes

·          Honor

·          Respect

·          Loyalty

·          Accountability

·          Responsibility

·          Dependability

·          Self-discipline

·          Integrity

·          Judgment

·          Adaptability

·          Professionalism

·          Pride

·          Trust

·          Quality

·          Creativity

·          Dedication

Highly Desired Personal Skills

·          Communicate

·          Think critically

·          Motivate

·          Provide a vision

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