Call Me MISTER Program

• We advocate and promote the concept and core principles of Servant Leadership.
  We strive for full development of each teacher, drawing from educational resources within and beyond the classroom walls.
• We encourage students to engage and accept the challenges of encouraging students of all races to strive for personal excellence.
• We promote the training of skilled and caring teacher, who will stimulate, guide and challenge their students to become leaders and positive role models in their respective communities.
• We support committed, motivated students who desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.
• We support students who understand the dispositions necessary to be an effective person and teacher.
• We hold respect, responsibility, accountability, service, and support as core values of the MISTER community.
• We value contributions to society by undertaking opportunities for outreach and service to others.
• We encourage the development of strong networks of support within cohorts through participation in Call Me MISTER Living Learning Communities.
• We encourage the development of strong networks of support across cohorts through engagement in intercampus activities (summits, leadership institutes, summer internships, etc.).

Our purpose is to create a methodology of best practices used by some of the most effective educators in America, and to provide guidance for training leaders to be great teachers. Such pedagogy shall be the basis of the program’s co-curricular scope, as well as part of the guide for development of the student recruitment initiatives.

It’s critically important to realize that the development process at the collegiate level begins with recruitment and the presentation of program expectations and standards. MISTERs must understand from the first moment what the journey is and their role in it. Although not a comprehensive list, some of these guidelines are essential virtues, attributes, characteristics and elements, which form the foundation and shape the core values of a servant leader’s heart and mind.

We fully realize that many skill sets and important variables can be imparted and taught; however, others such as passion and love may have already been firmly rooted in a MISTER’s character long before arriving on a college campus.

• Pedagogical knowledge
• Leadership training and experience
• Professional development
• Practical experience in a K-12 classroom
• Academic support and coaching
• Effective relationship building
• Mentorship opportunities
• Personal empowerment
• Cohort system of peer networks for support
• Philanthropic development through school and community outreach

While not required, MISTERs are strongly encouraged to reside in the on-campus residence halls to participate in the Call Me MISTER Living Learning Community.