Curriculum

RULE XII during the DC Study Institute on the US Capitol steps.

 Lock Haven Mayor Rick Vilello, RULE VII Alumnus,
with Governor Ed Rendell, and Rick's wife, Marie.

The curriculum builds on existing leadership capabilities and knowledge; provides an understanding of the local, state, national, and international environment; and develops essential networks.

The first year of the two-year program focuses on resolving local, regional, and state issues. During the first year, each seminar will last three-four days in rural Pennsylvania, as well as a session in an urban setting. There is also a four-day legislative session in Harrisburg, PA. During the first year you will develop your own Personal Leadership Philosophy.

During the second year, the program focuses on regional, national, and international topics. As you begin to address more complex issues, your time and energy commitment between workshops increases. Three study institutes are scheduled for rural Pennsylvania; there is a five-day trip to Washington D.C., and commencement ceremonies are held in May. During the second year of RULE, you will work with a small group on an Individual Learning Contract.

RULE Class XII during a Libertyville simulation	“…leadership development turned out to be character development.” Dave Popp, RULE VI Penn State University
RULE Class XII gets acquainted over a ball of yarn at their first study institute