Leadership Tuscarawas is now accepting applications for its 2026 – 2027 Signature Program class through July 10, 2026. Early application is encouraged, as the class fills quickly.
The Signature Program is a dynamic, immersive leadership experience designed to cultivate informed, engaged, and collaborative community leaders. Participants gain behind-the-scenes access to the people, organizations, and systems that shape Tuscarawas County through direct interaction with business executives, elected officials, nonprofit directors, and civic influencers.
The program begins with a mandatory intensive two-day retreat at Mohican Lodge and Convention Center on August 13–14, 2026. The retreat establishes a solid foundation for relationship-building, self-assessment, and goal setting. Following the retreat, participants attend nine full-day, hands-on sessions held on the second Tuesday of each month at locations throughout the county. Each session focuses on a key community sector—such as economic development, education, healthcare, government, and human services—providing in-depth exploration of local opportunities and challenges.
In addition to its strong community focus, the program includes more than thirty professional leadership development modules designed to strengthen personal effectiveness and organizational impact. Topics include servant leadership, emotional intelligence, multi-sensory learning, personality style assessment, interpersonal communication, leading change, ethics, and influence and persuasion to name just a few. Participants leave the program with practical tools, expanded networks, and a deeper commitment to community engagement.
Applicants must live and/or work in Tuscarawas County. Tuition is $2,000. Applications and additional information are available at: https://www.kent.edu/tusc/bcs/leadership-tuscarawas
For more information, contact Dr. William Beisel, Executive Director, at 330-308-7437 or wbeisel@kent.edu.