Frequently Asked Questions
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The Leadership Louisville Center programs have attendance policies to ensure the best possible experience for all participants. If program sessions are not attended, it impacts the experience of everyone in the program.
Program tuition is non-refundable under any circumstances, including withdrawal or dismissal.
General Attendance Rules
- Mandatory Sessions: Missing a mandatory session (such as an opening day or retreat) in whole or in part will result in automatic dismissal from the program and forfeiture of tuition.
- Allowed absences: For non-mandatory sessions, full-day and partial-day absences are both counted. Time away from a program day will be tracked, and 8 hours total equals one (1) absence. Each program specifies how many absences are allowed.
- Exceeding allowed absences: If you exceed the absence limit for your program, your continued participation will be reviewed by the Leadership Louisville Center Board of Directors. You must petition the Board in writing within 30 days of notification, explaining the reasons for your absences. Failure to petition will result in dismissal.
- Consecutive absences: Consecutive absences beyond the program’s limit will result in automatic dismissal.
Program-Specific Policies
Leadership Louisville
- The August opening retreat must be attended in full. Missing any part will result in automatic dismissal and forfeiture of tuition.
- Outside of mandatory sessions, two (2) excused absences are allowed.
- A third absence triggers review by the Board of Directors.
- If approved to continue, a fourth absence will result in dismissal.
- Three consecutive absences will result in dismissal.
Bingham Fellows
- The January opening session must be attended in full. Missing any part will result in automatic dismissal and forfeiture of tuition.
- The May retreat must be attended in full. Missing any part will result in automatic dismissal and forfeiture of tuition.
- Outside of mandatory sessions, two (2) excused absences are allowed.
- A third absence triggers review by the Board of Directors.
- If approved to continue, a fourth absence will result in dismissal.
- Three consecutive absences will result in dismissal.
Ignite Louisville
- The October opening retreat must be attended in full. Missing any part will result in automatic dismissal and forfeiture of tuition.
- Outside of mandatory sessions, one (1) excused absence is allowed.
- A second absence triggers review by the Board of Directors.
- If approved to continue, a third absence will result in dismissal.
- Two consecutive absences will result in dismissal.
Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program
- The February opening retreat must be attended in full. Missing any part will result in automatic dismissal and forfeiture of tuition.
- Outside of mandatory sessions, one (1) excused absence is allowed.
- A second absence triggers review by the Board of Directors.
- If approved to continue, a third absence will result in dismissal.
- Two consecutive absences will result in dismissal.
Encore Louisville
- One (1) excused absence is allowed.
- A second absence triggers review by the Board of Directors.
- If approved to continue, a third absence will result in dismissal.
- Participation in at least one project per year is required to remain in the program and be eligible for renewal.
Tuition assistance through Leadership Louisville Center is available based on need. You can request tuition assistance through your application form.