Leadership Development Programs

CEO Leadership Certificate Program

The Certified Executive Officer (CEO) Leadership Certificate Program is designed to provide student leaders of clubs and organizations with effective and essential leadership skills. Students will have the opportunity to develop and enhance a personal philosophy of leadership that includes comprehension of leadership theory and application. The CEO program develops leadership potential and self-efficacy in preparing today’s students to lead.  Student leaders will also explore leadership trends to foster learning and personal development through exploration of theories and practices. 

Eligible Participants: Current GSU student organization executive board members

Contact:  Montgomery Proffit
                 Club and Student Organizations Specialist
                 mproffit@govstedu  - 708.235.7454

Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) immerses lower division students (freshmen and sophomores) in a process of personal development that lays the foundation for the exploration of leadership. ELP helps students answer the question "What type of leader do I want to be?" This is an experiential program wherein students participate in highly interactive workshops, activities, and discussions.

Eligible Participants: GSU students in their first or sophomore year of undergraduate studies
 
Contact: Lewis Rule

Jaguar L.E.A.D. Capstone

2021-2022

GSU students who have participated in at least two previous GSU leadership programs are invited to complete a ‘Jaguar L.E.A.D.’ capstone project. L.E.A.D. stands for Leadership Experiences Applied and Demonstrated because participants’ projects will demonstrate how they applied concepts they have learned from previous GSU leadership programs. Each participant will be paired a faculty/staff consultant who will help guide the project implementation. Jaguar L.E.A.D. will allow students to synthesize and apply what they have learned in a real-world setting. Most importantly, they will be able to make a positive impact on GSU and beyond!

 Eligible Participants: GSU students who have successfully completed at least two GSU leadership development programs

Contact:Dr. Konya Sledge
                Executive Director, Student Engagement & Intercultural Programs
                708.235-7362

Serving on the Student Senate, you represent and promote GSU students' concerns and interests regarding governance issues to the administration, staff, and faculty.

As an elected Illinois Board of Higher Education Student Representative, you’ll represent GSU as a voting member on the IBHE student advisory board.

The Board of Trustee Student Representative is elected by the GSU student population as a voting member of the Governors State University Board of Trustees.

Student Activities Council (SAC): Students work in conjunction with Student Life to create campus programs that are timely and meaningful to students.SAC  creates student events, promotes campus involvement, celebrates diversity as it represents the student voice in programming. Through this process, students receive valuable leadership skills that enrich their abilities as they enter the workplace.

Kaleidoscope (formerly Community Service Council): Student work in collaboration with Civic Engagement & Intercultural Education to create opportunities that will increase involvement and promote the awareness of civic engagement initiatives among students. Members of Kaleidoscope create, plan, and participate in civic engagement events, as well as provide assistance with programming events and workshops.

For information about student governance opportunities contact:
CSEIP at 708-235-7362