Division of Student Affairs

Leadership Week in Review

During the week of January 28^th through February 2^nd, the Center for Leadership held their annual Leadership Week. This year’s theme was “Leading Out Loud,” and encouraged students to embark on journeys to discover their inner leaders. All programs Sessions were facilitated by either the Student Leadership Assistants from The Center for Leadership or from staff members from Student Affairs. Leadership Week  and included included sessions like Lead Classy, Leading Across Difference: LGBTQ Safe Zone Training, and Passion & Commitment: Developing a Leadership Philosophy. The week ended Saturday with a session at the Black Issues Conference where participants explored the essential elements of effective leadership.  Because leadership is a process, leaders must know themselves, how they best work with others, and their responsibility to the greater community. The week was full of passionate students and great facilitators all striving to grow as leaders.  During the week of successful events, the Center for Leadership also made sure to highlight two additional leadership opportunities.  First, the LeaderShape^® Institute, which will occur May 6^th – 11^th, is an intensive and energizing six-day program designed to encourage participants to become leaders with integrity. Applications for this experience are due on February 22^nd, 2013, and additional details including how to apply are located below. The second opportunity advertised was BGSU’s Leadership Certificate Program, which certifies students following their engagement in leadership education, mentoring, community service, and practical experiences. Eligible students can enroll in this experience at any time on the Center for Leadership’s webpage.

Encourage Student to Apply for the LeaderShape^® Institute

Applications for the 2013 LeaderShape^® Institute are now being accepted! Do you know students who are ready to take ownership of their leadership development? Want to facilitate change in the world? Have a healthy disregard for the impossible? The LeaderShape^® Institute is a transformational leadership program, where participants will spend six days on a journey of self-discovery. Students will leave equipped with a Breakthrough Blueprint, a tangible plan to transform their goals into reality. Along the way, participants will form deep bonds with fellow participants and establish lasting connections to fellow student leaders on campus.

The BGSU session of LeaderShape^® will be May 6 - 11, 2013 in Marengo, Ohio. Cost to attend LeaderShape^® 2013 is $100, which includes transportation, food, and lodging for six days. A limited number of scholarships will be available for students demonstrating financial need. Scholarship information will be distributed to successful applicants. Please encourage students to apply for the 2013 LeaderShape^® Institute by visiting the LeaderShape website.  Contact the Center for Leadership with any questions at 419-372-9623 or leadership@bgsu.edu.