Clayton State University - Department of Campus Life

Department of Campus Life

Leadership Development

The Leadership Development Programs at Clayton State University prepare students for leadership opportunities by exposing them to styles, theories and models of leadership while challenging them to think critically about their own leadership potential and how to apply it in their academic life, extracurricular activities, and subsequent career endeavors.

Our leadership development programs enhance student leadership abilities by providing educational and experiential learning opportunities that foster personal commitments to:

Civility: A personal commitment to treat people fair, polite and with respect

Social Responsibility: A personal commitment to ensure the well-being of people and the public good.  Social Responsibility is a willingness to confront the unjust and unfair treatment of others.

Teamwork: A personal commitment to cooperatively engage in group decision making.

Ethical Decision Making: A personal commitment to make honest, respectable and moral decisions with integrity.

The Leadership Development Programs have adopted five main principles for leadership development.  It is our intention for students participating in our programs to Connect with other students, faculty and staff; Engage in activities that permit students to utilize their leadership skills; Develop their leadership style and skills with ethical and intentional support;
Enhance their leadership skills through practice and resources; and Nurture students self-awareness, life and educational goals, and definitions of success.

Leadership Development Programs:
Connect, Engage, Develop, Enhance, Nurture

LEAD The Way Seminars-a series of leadership seminars in which students have the opportunity to interact with leaders in the community to explore the leadership and skill sets needed to be an effective leader.

LOCH IN Leadership Institute-
Campus Life’s premiere leadership development program. LOCH-IN is a comprehensive non-credit certificate course designed to teach students the most formidable leadership skills for success in leadership on campus, in communities, and in career endeavors.

Emerging Student Leadership Conference-A
vigorous weekend of leadership theory, development, and application using leadership models, team-building exercises and role play.

Student Leadership and Involvement Awards-
Annual awards ceremony that recognizes student leaders and organizations for their contributions to campus and the surrounding communities.

Student Leader Stipends-
Awarded to designated student leaders of specific organizations.

 

For more information about Leadership Development Programs, please email us at StudentLeadership@clayton.edu.