Lead Sooner Application 2024-2025

Please review the following information prior to completion of your application: The online application will automatically track and save your progress. To return to your application, you must use the same computer on which you initiated the application. If you have any difficulty, please email learninganddevelopment@ouhsc.edu.

You will be required to attach two documents (in PDF form) at the end of the application:
1. A letter of reference from your supervisor or someone in your supervisory line. (Please be sure to review the template under the FAQ section on the Lead Sooner Webpage)
2. The Time Commitment Form, which should be printed out and completed with your supervisor prior to submission.

Leadsooner time commitment form 2025

Note: Failure to submit either document will result in your application not being reviewed for consideration.

Yes, I understand.

Choose your campus.

Norman
Tulsa
OUHSC

Enter your first and last name:

Please enter your OU email here:

Please enter your work phone number:

What department do you work for:

Who is your direct supervisor and what is their title?

Enter the number of people that directly report to you.

Please specify the type (student employee/staff/faculty):

Student Employee
Faculty
Staff
Other

Are you currently participating in New Leader Development, or have you completed it?

Participating in
Completed it
Neither

How long have you worked for the University of Oklahoma?

Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 or more years

How long have you been in your current leadership role with the university?

Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 or more years

What do you hope to learn from this program and why?

How have you invested in your own development in the past? This may include professional development, certifications, community involvement, or anything else you feel has contributed to your development.

Please upload a letter of recommendation from your supervisor, or someone in your supervisory line. (required file format: PDF)

Please print and complete the Time Commitment form with your supervisor, then attach it to your application here. The link to the form is available on the Lead Sooner Website (required file format: PDF)