Junior Jesse Chambliss was named as the I.D.E.A.L. student director for the 2012-2013 academic year on April 23 in the Student Government Association meeting.
I.D.E.A.L., which stands for intensive, dedication, ethics, accomplishment and leadership, is a program that began in 2001 and was founded by Anthony Turner.
As student director, Chambliss will plan and facilitate I.D.E.A.L. meetings.
Chambliss said he hopes everyone in the program has a clear focus as to what leadership is and what the program means for students.
“Retention is always something we strive to improve,” he said.
Chambliss has been a member of the I.D.E.A.L. program for two years. He became an alumni leader after graduating with the program and assisting the student director.
“I loved my experience but I knew that there was so much more I could give instead of just graduating from the program and moving on,” he said.
