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ECU shapes student leaders
Lakeisha Goodman
Issue date: 9/23/08 Section: Features
"Tomorrow starts here," is a mantra that the Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement takes seriously.
"The purpose of the Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is to enable students, enhance leaders and enrich communities," said Courtney Elliott, a student leadership assistant. "The center offers a plethora of services and programs to ensure that this purpose is fulfilled."
These new programs are covered in student fees and offered throughout the semester.
One program, "Emerging Leaders," is geared towards first-year students. It is a non-credit course offered once a semester to help strengthen communication skills and assist students in setting goals and managing time more effectively. Classes are held for an hour, one night a week.
At the conclusion of the course, students are admitted into different organizations on campus to put newly learned skills to work. To apply, students must fill out an application, which includes an essay, and submit a resume. They must be able to attend weekly meetings, be in good standing judicially and have at least a 2.5 GPA.
First-semester freshman can apply using their GPA from high school. The deadline for the fall class has already passed, but the CSLCE is still accepting applications for the spring.
Another program offered is the "Leadership Challenge," which is offered for organizations on campus. The course begins with an assessment that highlights areas of the organization that need improvement. The organization is instructed in two out of five outlined leadership practices in order to strengthen their weakest areas. There is also a leadership challenge offered for individual students. This program is the same as the group version, except tailor made for individuals and all five leadership practices are reviewed.
The CSLCE also offers leadership reading circles, which provide books for students to read and discuss over a luncheon. They usually meet once a month.
The CSLCE has many other programs and opportunities available for students who wish to strengthen their leadership skills. All services are free. Brooke Barton, also a student leadership assistant, encourages all students to participate.
"The services are covered in student fees," said Barton, " All students need to do is come and take advantage of them."
For more information on the programs and how to become involved, visit ecu.edu/studentleadership, or call the center at 737-2091 or stop by the office in room 218 in the Mendenhall Student Center.
This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com.
"The purpose of the Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is to enable students, enhance leaders and enrich communities," said Courtney Elliott, a student leadership assistant. "The center offers a plethora of services and programs to ensure that this purpose is fulfilled."
These new programs are covered in student fees and offered throughout the semester.
One program, "Emerging Leaders," is geared towards first-year students. It is a non-credit course offered once a semester to help strengthen communication skills and assist students in setting goals and managing time more effectively. Classes are held for an hour, one night a week.
At the conclusion of the course, students are admitted into different organizations on campus to put newly learned skills to work. To apply, students must fill out an application, which includes an essay, and submit a resume. They must be able to attend weekly meetings, be in good standing judicially and have at least a 2.5 GPA.
First-semester freshman can apply using their GPA from high school. The deadline for the fall class has already passed, but the CSLCE is still accepting applications for the spring.
Another program offered is the "Leadership Challenge," which is offered for organizations on campus. The course begins with an assessment that highlights areas of the organization that need improvement. The organization is instructed in two out of five outlined leadership practices in order to strengthen their weakest areas. There is also a leadership challenge offered for individual students. This program is the same as the group version, except tailor made for individuals and all five leadership practices are reviewed.
The CSLCE also offers leadership reading circles, which provide books for students to read and discuss over a luncheon. They usually meet once a month.
The CSLCE has many other programs and opportunities available for students who wish to strengthen their leadership skills. All services are free. Brooke Barton, also a student leadership assistant, encourages all students to participate.
"The services are covered in student fees," said Barton, " All students need to do is come and take advantage of them."
For more information on the programs and how to become involved, visit ecu.edu/studentleadership, or call the center at 737-2091 or stop by the office in room 218 in the Mendenhall Student Center.
This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com.
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