Leadership at Laurier: The Student Leadership Centre “One of the most visible and consistently advocated outcomes of higher learning in modern colleges and universities is leadership capacity” Dennis Roberts

Inspiring Lives of Leadership and Purpose Mission, Vision, Values of the SLC SLC Mission… The Student Leadership Centre exists to support a culture of purposeful student involvement and leadership engagement. Recognizing that student success encompasses a commitment to intentional and experiential learning, the Student Leadership Centre is dedicated to providing leadership development opportunities as part of every student’s experience.

Inspiring Lives of Leadership and Purpose SLC Vision… This is achieved with creative approaches to learning facilitated through a student-driven and resource-rich centre. By way of exciting programming and leadership opportunities, a dynamic team of student volunteers actively engage their peers in leadership learning and development.

SLC Values… Everything we do in the Student Leadership Centre is shaped by our belief that… …all students have the potential and the capacity to lead …leadership is defined by action, not position …an understanding of self and others is key to leadership, learning and success Inspiring Lives of Leadership and Purpose

Student Leadership Centre Started in 2004, in our 6 th year of operation Co-Curricular Record Service to students, and other groups on campus Recognition Events Leadership Mentoring and Guidance Volunteer Opportunities

Co-Curricular Record –First of its kind in Canada, national recognition – students use it –270+ activities recognized on the CCR –Many testimonials about the help and usefulness of the CCR when applying to jobs and grad schools

Workshops and Certificate Programs Customized Workshops and Team Building Adventures –Completely designed around the groups needs (communication skills, team dynamics, conflict resolution etc.) –Low ropes initiative equipment offers an interesting and unique opportunity for teams to interact with one another Workshops on leadership education –Leading Through Service –Discover the Leader in You –Learning Leadership –Leading Through Communication

Special Events and Programming Alternative Reading Week –Mexico, St. Bernard’s Parish, Costa Rica Emerging Leaders Dinner –Recognizes up and coming Laurier leaders Laurier Leadership Awards –Recognizes highly established and successful Laurier leaders LEAP Conference –Leadership conference for incoming first year students

Leadership Ambassadors All SLC programs are created and run by the Leadership Ambassadors (with a little help from staff!) Work in a team setting, creating programs and delivering services to their peers

“A true master is not the one with the most students, but one who creates the most masters. A true leader is not the one with the most followers but the one who creates the most leaders” (N. Walsch)