In 2025, we distributed an Impact Survey to our Alumni.

Based on the results, we believe that we can reasonably report that:

Participation in SCIL:

  • Increases individual understanding of Sauk County communities

  • Increases individual communication skills

  • Increases connectivity to Sauk County

  • Provides significant and transformational impact on individual leadership skills

“What new leadership roles have you taken on since participating in SCIL?

Use some of what Rauel said at the board meeting when he was sharing the results with the board??

In your opinion, what changes in your leadership style or skills do you attribute to the SCIL program?

“SCIL gave me more confidence in my innate leadership style. I better understand and value what I have to offer my community. I have grown in self-acceptance and self-love as a result of participating in SCIL, and these qualities are the bedrock of a satisfying life.”

In response to the question, “To what extent have you applied lessons in SCIL to your professional and personal life?

88.9% responded Very much or Extremely

In response to the question, “How has the SCIL program contributed to your leadership skills?”

87.3% responded Significant or Transformational Impact on their leadership skills

More directly, we can also report that, in terms of what this means for the value of investing in SCIL for building leaders in Sauk County:

  • 98% of respondents increased their understanding of Sauk County communities

  • 97% of respondents felt more connected to Sauk County as a result of their participation in SCIL

  • 90% increased awareness of individual strengths to build stronger teams

  • 89% used the communication skills they learned to increase their understanding of self and others

  • 89% made changes in order to live their leadership legacy

Participation in the SCIL program results in a strong connection to Sauk County and a lasting impression that nurtures leadership in our country.