About Charles B. Wright & the Leadership Institute

Charles B. Wright was born on March 28, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the older of two male siblings and died after a brief illness on January 9, 1994. Charles B. Wright graduated from Baltimore City College High School in 1961. He then went on and obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Coppin State Teachers College in May 1966. And he also received his Masters in Education from Coppin in 1970. While attending Coppin he was a very active student leader. He initiated the Charter Line for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in 1965 and served as the first chapter president. He also held several positions in different clubs/organizations. And he also worked in various positions during his tenure at Coppin State including, but not limited to, research associate and assistant professor. He even once served as the Vice President for Student Life (known now as the Division of Student Affairs) at Coppin.

Charles B. Wright’s accomplished many things on local and national levels. And in honor of him, in December 2000, the Charles B. Wright (CBW) Leadership Institute was development. This program is designed for students who want to strengthen their leadership skills and knowledge of Coppin State University (then College). Throughout their tenure at Coppin student participants assess leadership styles, practice learned skills meet and interact with campus and community leaders, plan strategies for campus and community involvement, and set goals for leadership development.

There are two levels of student leadership within CBW, emerging and experienced leaders. The objectives of the Leadership Institute is to prepare students for effective leadership in multicultural environments, to provide participants with opportunities to develop their individual leadership styles, and to help students build skills in communication, group management, and understanding of group dynamics. The group emphasizes experiential learning and direct application. The leadership program maximizes these skills and abilities of participants to develop a transcript that will document co-curricular experiences.

Who can join?

All students enrolled at Coppin State University, including branch campuses and graduate students, are welcome to participate in the Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute. We especially want to serve and empower students who have taken on the challenge of serving as elected leaders on Coppin’s campus, but understand that leadership is a relational process that can be applied in all contexts.

How do I become a CBW member?

To become a member of CBW students must complete the application process.

The calendar of events for the CBW Leadership Institute includes many types of student-related activities and events throughout the campus community. Some types of events and activities that are listed include:

• Workshops and Seminars
• Programs
• Speakers and Presentations
• And more

Please check back regurlarly to see what’s new with the CBW Leadership Institute.




Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute 2011-2012 Calendar of Workshops

October 19, 2011
Proper Business Etiquette
Seminar on proper emailing and other forms of communications within the professional realm. How you can effectively use social networks for business.

November 30, 2011
Resume Building & Cover Letter Writing
The Career Services Center will host a workshop on resume building.

February 22, 2012
Understanding Group Dynamics
Seminar on how to effectively work with different types of personalities and still accomplish overall goals within student groups, clubs or organizations.

March 28, 2012
Community Standards
Seminar facilitated by Coordinator of Community Standards educating student leaders on policies and procedures that directly affect them as students.

April 25, 2012
TOPIC TO BE ANNOUNCED