Adult Program
Application deadline for the 2010-2011 Class XXIV was April 1, 2010.
Click here to download the Class XXIV application formLeadership Oklahoma is a statewide leadership program established in 1986. It selects, challenges, develops and educates Oklahoma citizens who have demonstrated an interest in local and/or statewide issues. The program is designed to be a series of issue-oriented forums and experiences, which are based on the belief that knowledge is a key element and prime motivator of leadership.
Leadership Oklahoma is open to all interested Oklahoma residents and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Participants are selected based on ability, demonstrated leadership, interest in their community and insight for effective leadership
The application process is to ensure a class that consists of members from diverse backgrounds, experiences and geographical locations. Approximately fifty participants are chosen annually.
The course consists of an orientation session, a mandatory two-day retreat and eight two-day sessions. As with all worthwhile endeavors, this program requires a definite commitment of time on the part of each participant. Spouses are not included in meetings or overnight sessions.
Attendance is mandatory for successful completion of the program. Absence from more than one full session (or the accumulation of p
artial sessions
that equals one full session) will make the participant ineligible to graduate. Required Program Session Dates for 2010-2011
August 22, 2010 Orientation
September 2-3, 2010 Retreat
October 8-9, 2010
November 5-6, 2010
December 3-4, 2010
January 7-8, 2011
February 4-5, 2011
March 4-5, 2011
April 1-2, 2011
April 29-30, 2011 Graduation
In addition to the program dates above, optional activities will be available
for most program sessions on the day prior to the start of the session. Attendance is not mandatory at the optional activities. Partial financial assistance is available on a limited basis. If an applicant wishes to apply for financial assistance, they must submit a written request at the time their application is submitted. See Page 6 of the application material, Tuition, for more details.It is recommended that applications be sent by mail because we can not guarantee that someone will be in the office at all times.