The Office of Student Leadership Development seeks to develop student leaders who are well prepared to integrate their faith and knowledge in leadership opportunities on our campus and in the community. By recognizing that all students have the ability to influence others, the Office of Student Leadership Development offers numerous opportunities for students to become involved in campus life through a variety of programs, workshops, and organizations where they can further develop and enhance their leadership potential.
The SLD Office works with students in four main areas of campus life:
Our staff shares the charge of assisting you, the student, in developing and expanding leadership skills at Union that will be useful for many years to come. If you have any question about any of the areas of campus life we advise, please contact us:
In partnership with the Moore and Barney II Foundations, Union established the Barnabas Leadership Award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in the area of community and ministry service.
Juniors who have demonstrated significant leadership skills and a willingness to serve the campus and community are nominated by faculty, staff or students. Two recipients are named by the Barnabas Award Selection Committee and are awarded $500. The recipients are asked to give at least $100 of their award to a charitable agency of their choice. All award finalists and their families are invited to attend a special awards luncheon to honor the award nominees. Nominate a junior for the 2009 Barnabas Leadership Award (.pdf)
The Office of Student Leadership Development hosts monthly leadership workshops aimed at developing (and enhancing) leadership skills in students. We invite you to attend and participate in the following one hour workshops. All students are encouraged to participate regardless of past leadership experience.
| Tuesday, September 8th 4:00 pm, Harvey Auditorium |
Lee Wilson, Director of Spiritual Formation & Discipleship SERVANT LEADERSHIP |
| Tuesday, October 13th 4:00 pm, Harvey Auditorium |
Dr. Howard Newell, University Professor of Business Administration LEADING VS. MANAGING |
| Tuesday, November 10th 4:00 pm, Harvey Auditorium |
Dr. Beverly Absher, Chair, Department of Continuing Studies & Associate Professor of Educational Leadership THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEADERSHIP |
For more information on these workshops or other leadership training opportunities, please contact:
Jason Castles, Director, at 731.661.5094 or jcastles@uu.edu
Karen Taylor, Assistant Director, at 731.661.5244 or ktaylor@uu.edu
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