The Certified Student Leader® program is designed to give student leaders the skills and tools they need to make a successful impact on their campuses. When utilized by an executive board or organization, the CSL program can bring the entire organization to a new level of understanding, action, and success. The CSL program covers four areas of leadership: community building, publicity and promotion, communication, and organizational management. These four core components were chosen based on survey results from student leaders and professional staff – so you’ll get the tools you need to move your organization and campus ahead!
The following are learning outcomes for each of the four workshops:
Intentional and Inclusive Community Building: From Awareness to Collaboration
- Examine and engage in the dynamics of difference to develop an understanding of the concepts of privilege and discrimination
- Understand the foundations of diverse learning communities and how to activate this within your organization
- Develop a heightened awareness of yourself and your position in an increasingly diverse and interdependent society
Communication and Conflict Resolution: Listen, Learn, and Speak
- Discover various leadership styles and communication patterns
- Understand 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
Organizational Management: Effective Meetings and Productive Action
- Learn the skills necessary to implement and maintain Robert's Rules of Order as a tool of efficiency in meetings
- Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your organization, as well as how to focus the organization’s energy for greater success
- Understand how your organization can benefit from member mentoring and task delegation
Publicity and Promotion: Shared Vision and Best Practices
- Gather innovative ideas that college and university organizations use nationwide
- Learn the principles that make publicity and promotion campaigns effective
- Understand the differences between publicity and promotions and how they can be used to capture a greater mindshare of your target audience
Your organization will have a base foundation of leadership knowledge after completing the program and your student leaders will receive documents and plans they can immediately put into practice. In addition to the vital information, the workshops have activities built-in to encourage interaction among participants. Register for the Certified Student Leader® program.
