The program is optional but the information is vital!
Since 1994, the Certified Student Leader® program has been an optional part of the well-known National Conference on Student Leadership. Over 5,000 student leaders have become Certified Student Leaders®. The CSL program offers intensive training through four core workshops. On the final evening of the conference, participants take the CSL exam. The following morning the certified students are presented their awards at breakfast. The four workshops cover key areas of leadership:
Intentional and Inclusive Community Building: From Awareness to Collaboration
Examine, experience, and engage in the dynamics of difference to develop an understanding of the concepts of privilege and discrimination. Through interaction with difference on both a theoretical and practical level, you will develop a heightened awareness of yourself and your position in an increasingly diverse and interdependent society. Examining our ethical and moral responsibility will aid us in shaping organizations and communities where all people feel valued and included.
Communication and Conflict Resolution: Listen, Learn, and Speak
Discover various leadership styles, communication patterns, and how communication is influenced by gender and culture. Acquire the skills necessary to communicate effectively, listen actively, and resolve conflict in peaceful and meaningful ways. Understand the different conflict management styles and how they affect conflict resolution. Through role playing, you will learn to be empathetic and understand the different perspectives individuals bring to communication and conflicts.
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Organizational Management: Effective Meetings and Productive Action
Learn strategies for managing your organization’s members, activities, and meetings. Acquire the skills necessary to implement and maintain Robert's Rules of Order as a tool of efficiency in organizational meetings. Understand how your organization can benefit from member mentoring and task delegation. Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your organization, as well as how to focus the organization’s energy for greater success.
Publicity and Promotion: Shared Vision and Best Practices
In this session, you will learn the principles that make publicity and promotion campaigns effective, understand the differences between publicity and promotions, and take away innovative ideas that college and university organizations use nationwide. This session will give you increased confidence in publicizing events and promoting your organizations on campus. Learning these skills will give your group the edge in capturing the mindshare of your target audiences.
Upon successful completion of exam, Certified Student Leaders® will receive:
• official CSL certificate
• parliamentary procedure packet, including useful reference tools
• award folder for displaying the CSL certificate
• press release that can be sent to college and hometown newspapers
• CSL portfolio
• CSL pin
Enroll in the CSL program on the conference registration form. The fee for participating in this program is only an additional $99 per person if you register now. The on-site registration fee is $119.
