Lincoln University Launches Freshman Innovation Council to Develop Future Leaders
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In Fall 2024, Lincoln University launched the Freshman Innovation Council (F.I.C.) to develop leadership skills in first-year students.
Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of the Freshman Innovation Council (F.I.C.), an innovative program aimed at developing leadership skills in first-year students.
The F.I.C. is designed for students who demonstrated leadership in high school and want to refine those skills during their time at Lincoln University. The program equips participants with tools and experiences to navigate the opportunities and challenges of student leadership while fostering a sense of community and pride as Blue Tigers.
Led by Assistant Dean of Students Isaac Bivins, Jr., Student Engagement Theressa Ferguson and Chief of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Tobias Morgan, the F.I.C. program consists of four key components:
- A Core Leadership Curriculum
- Bi-monthly Experiential Learning Activities
- Project Development & Case Study Review
- Mentorship
“The Freshman Innovation Council provides a unique opportunity for students to grow as leaders, thinkers and problem-solvers,” said Dr. Morgan. “By investing in their potential now, we are helping to shape not only the future of Lincoln University but also the communities these students will one day lead.”
The inaugural cohort, selected in Fall 2024, includes 12 first-year students who represent the next generation of leaders:
- Jasmine Hargrove
- Caylin Chunn
- Jasheriah Foster
- Aaniyah Bevly
- Sammie Bailey
- Jada Cross-Vazquez
- Kayuuyor Okolo
- Laron Jones
- Shelisha Davis
- Byron Jones
- Stephon Brown
- Bineta Ba
The F.I.C. is reserved for a select group of first-year students, including freshmen and transfer students, who are chosen based on their demonstrated potential and commitment to setting a standard of excellence.