Student Leadership Institute
The Student Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Student Life and coordinated thru the Center for Student Leadership and Involevment. As a student, you have access to a rich variety of interactive leadership educational programs and training experiences. The SLI includes a menu of interactive and engaging opportunities for students to learn and practice leadership. The curriculum includes seminars, service opportunities, leadership conferences, and student leader certification. Students may participate in the experience to explore leadership topics or challenge themselves to reach their full leadership potential. Please visit our office to receive an application.

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National Conference on Student Leadership
The National Conference on Student Leadership (NCSL), (http://www.ncssleadership.com), has become the one event where student leaders and administrators meet to dialogue and discuss common objectives and common challenges in order to enhance their leadership and organizational management skills. National conferences and weekend leadership certification retreats are scheduled in locations across the country, featuring a terrific program of keynote speakers, faculty and workshop topics meeting campus leadership program needs and objectives. Participants will learn ways to manage their time and resources more effectively; to improve their negotiating skills; and to use synergy for team building. These skills will assist student leaders as they assume leadership roles at the university and in their community. Participants will receive certification as a “Certified Student Leader” upon completion of the program. The students will then take this information back to their respective peers and share leadership skills learned through workshops, meetings, and other events. Participants must acquire 50 Blue Star points to participate in this program. Please visit our office for additional information.

National Conference on Student leadership: www.ncssleadership.com

Blue Stars
The National Conference on Student Leadership is an opportunity available to those students that have demonstrated a commitment to developing their leadership potential and putting those talents into action. To become eligible for application to the National Conference on Student Leadership, you must acquire 50 Blue Star points by participating in programs offered through the Student Leadership Institute. These Blue Stars may be earned through participation in any combination of the programs listed below, and may be accrued throughout your undergraduate experience.

Blue Key Honor Society
Blue Key Honor Society recognizes deserving students who have a demonstrated record of success and excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Blue Key Honor Society salutes observable meritorious achievement and continued growth, development, and leadership by example.

Blue Key Honor Society recognizes the uppermost percentile of students who have a distinguished and balanced record in all areas.

Individuals selected for Blue Key Honor Society must meet these criteria as outlined below:

1. Scholarship - Members must have a distinguished achievement in classroom and meritorious activity that recognizes significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge, learning and scholarly performance.
2. Leadership - Members must have a distinguished record of leadership and achievement in student organizations, student life, professional associations, or institutional organizations that promote community service, life skills, professional development, or institutional advancement.
3. Service - Members must have a distinguished pattern of service to others, to campus life, or to the greater community.
4. Character and Integrity - Members must have a distinguished pattern of honesty and trustworthiness in personal behavior. They shall be reputable among peers as well as institutional and community leaders.

Criteria

1. Blue Key members must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
2. These students shall be juniors, seniors, or graduate students.   

Blue Key National website: www.bluekey.org
Blue Key Constituion

Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute
TMSF, (http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org), hosts an annual three-day leadership training institute for TMSF Scholarship Recipients. The program is meant to enhance the scholars' experience by helping them bridge their academic achievements with necessary and meaningful skills for the workplace. Scholars from the 47 member schools come together in New York City for an intensive program including workshops on career planning, interviewing skills, and resume writing, as well as financial and credit management workshops. In addition to the leadership training, the scholars are provided interview opportunities with corporate partners and are honored at an awards dinner ceremony. Please visit our office for additional information.

TMCF: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/home/home.php

National Society of Leadership and Success Seminars
The Society’s Seminars provides students with informative knowledge of the inner and outer workings of our society. The lectures generally appeals to a broad cross-section of the university community, bring new and stimulating thought on major public issues of the day, cultural affairs, or scholarly field of general interest. The lecture series are facilitated in conjunction with the Office of Dean of Students throughout the fall and spring semesters. The lecture series features affluent individuals who have paved the avenues on various levels in our communities. All lectures are free to JSU students and are open to the general public.

National Society for Leadership and Success: www.leadershipsociety.com

Peer Leaders
The Peer Leader Program pairs freshmen students with peer leaders (sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students) to guide freshmen during their first year of college.  Peer Leaders provide one-on-one mentoring and are available to answer any questions students may have regarding university policies and procedures, general education courses, major courses, and much more. The program guides and assists first-year students in adjusting to the rigors of college life. In addition to the many workshops offered throughout the year, the Peer Leader Program also hosts several social events.  These events bring mentors and mentees together and help to build the learning community.

Peer Leaders will assist first-year students in the following ways:

• Deal with all aspects of a student's transition to college life in order to increase academic success;
• Make suggestions on how to balance academic and social life;
• Advise students on how to manage time, improve study skills, approach faculty when necessary, and deal with stress;
• Inform students about resources available at JSU, academically and socially;
• Provide students with information about courses and campus policies and procedures;
• Serve as a link between students, faculty and the administration;
• Organize social activities to promote community building and school spirit; and
• Assist first-year students in setting limits and/or boundaries.

Students interested in being a Peer Leader should visit our office to receive an application.

Emerging Leaders Leadership Summit
This is a one-day conference open to students on all levels of leadership that are interested in strengthening their leadership skills on the campus of Jackson State University. This event balances education and personal growth with fun and interactive activities for students. Participants will hear motivational keynote speakers, and will be able to attend educational and interactive sessions on the principles of leadership. In addition, the conference is also a good way to meet other students, and network with presenters. All first year students are encouraged to be a part of this program, especially those who are interested in future leadership roles. The completion of the ELLS will make you a strong candidate for future leadership positions, as well as prepare you to take your next steps as a leader on campus.

JSU Leadership Challenge
Focused leadership, effective communication, problem solving and trust are some of the team components that can affect the success of any organization. The Challenge Course helps students sharpen these skills through outdoor experiential learning. Experiential learning is based on the premise that we learn more by doing than from lecture or text. Participants are given the opportunity to challenge themselves on a personal level as they attempt 3 elements 30-feet in the air. Please visit our office for additional information.

Events and Activities
The CSLI offers to students cultural enrichment trips to museums, the theatre, and the opera. These events offer students the opportunity to embark on a cultural enrichment experience that will awaken students to different forms of entertainment, arts, drama, and the human experience. Please visit our office for participation in these activities.

Living and Learning Residential Community (LLRC) – provides programs that are designed to enhance students academically, socially and professionally by providing programs that create a sense of awareness and purpose. These programs are done in conjunction with the Office of Housing. Living and Learning Residential Community programs are rotated among the eight residential halls and provide insight into student interest’s needs and concerns in developing a learning environment within the residential halls.

CEO Series
CEO Series (Creating Excellent Organizations) is open to all students seeking opportunities to enhance their leadership skills. It is designed to enhance the skills of current leaders as well as motivate more students to become involved in leadership activities.  Numerous workshops are offered throughout the semester and are open to all students. Through participation in the workshops, individuals will be exposed to various concepts of leadership that will assist them in becoming more aware of themselves and the role they play within their community and ultimately enable one to develop their unique leadership style. Advance registration is not required, but is encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact our office.