The
Student Leadership Academy
The Student Leadership Academy is a selective student leadership program sponsored by
Student Life that will provide students with valuable personal growth, leadership and career
development through experiential learning. Its design will enhance the student’s academic
training in the classroom and promote the learning college through interactive leadership
training sessions, retreats, career development, and campus/ community involvement.
Our mission is to assist in the development, training and preparation of emerging business and
community leaders through hands-on experiential opportunities in a learning college
environment.
To qualify for this program you must:
 Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
 Maintain a GPA of 2.5
Program requirements:
 Complete 24 hours of training sessions on:
Effective Leadership, The Decision Making Process, Delegating, Diversity, Group
facilitation, Time Management and Goal Setting, Tips for Public Speaking, Budget
Management, Effective Communication, Motivating Others, Conflict Resolution, Event/
Program Planning, Professional and Social Etiquette, The Art of Negotiating, How to
Create a Portfolio, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Networking Skills, Marketing
Yourself in the Workforce, and Evaluating a Job Offer
 Hold a leadership position on campus as a campus senator, SGA volunteer, or an campus
club/organization officer
 Attend one program related career panel and one networking opportunity
 Design your own professional portfolio
 Coordinate and be evaluated on a program from conception to culmination
Upon program completion you will receive:
 Valuable personal growth, career & leadership development, skill training &
preparation that can be transferred into management, supervision and leadership in
today’s workforce
 A leadership transcript and certificate to verify completion of the program
 A portfolio evaluated and approved by a career services professional
The
Student Leadership Academy
Application
To apply for enrollment in the Student Leadership Academy complete the form below
and return along with a copy of your academic transcript (a student copy) and at least
one recommendation from a faculty member to the Student Life Office on a campus near
you.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City/ State: ___________________________________________________________________
Local Phone: _________________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
Program of Study: _____________________________________________________________
GPA: __________________
What campus do you attend?
Central ____ North ____ Harper ____
Cato ____ Harris ____ Levine ____
Please describe how the Student Leadership Academy can benefit your educational and career goals.
(Feel free to use additional paper if needed)
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