student leadership academy new member orientation guidebook
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Emerge.Lead.Succeed.
New Member Orientation Guidebook
Fall 2012
Office for Student Involvement
Emerge. Lead. Succeed.
Emerge. Lead. Succeed.
Dear Leadership Academy member,
Oh behalf of the Office for Student Involvement, we would like to officially
welcome you as a registered member of the Student Leadership Academy! We are
thrilled that you have decided to begin your journey towards developing
leadership skills. This program is designed with the Social Change Model of
leadership as its foundation. The Social Change Model focuses on characteristics of
leadership in three different contextual areas: personal leadership, organizational
leadership, and community leadership. Workshops and events will be focused on
these three areas of leadership. The ultimate goal of the Social Change Model is to
create positive change. Are you ready to “be the change you want to see in the
world”? The Leadership Academy will help you be that change!
This guidebook will give you all of the information you need to complete the
program. If you have any additional questions about the Student Leadership
Academy, please do not hesitate to come by the Office for Student Involvement
(OSI). We are located in the University Center, Room 205. Our phone number is
(956) 665-2660. You can also reach us through e-mail at [email protected].
Sincerely,
The Office for Student Involvement
OFFICE FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – PAN AMERICAN
UC 205 • 1201 West University Drive • Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999 • Office (956) 665-2660 • Fax (956) 665-2661
Program Requirements to receive a Certificate of Leadership
* Receive a FREE Leadership Academy T-Shirt once you
reach 75 points!
Pick up your leadership portfolio by October 17, 2012
Attain 150 leadership points in two years
(4 semesters)
Attend 1 pre-approved leadership conference
Complete 12 pre-approved community service hours
Completion of 1 leadership portfolio
(to be turned in during exit interview)
Complete 1 exit interview
(to be held once you have reached 150 points)
Leadership Academy Point Value System
SLA Event Point
Value Comments
Special Event 5 per event
Special Event—Distinguished 10 per 60 minute speaker event &
reflection
Workshop 10 per event & reflection
Advanced Workshop 15 per event & reflection
Leadership Conference 15 per day-long approved conference
(at least 1 conference required)
Leadership Portfolio 15 turn in during exit interview
(required)
The LeaderShape Institute 20 must graduate from Institute to
receive points
Community Service Hours 25 complete 12 approved service hours
(required)
Look below to see what each event is worth. (Calculate and keep track of
your points on the Leadership Certificate tracking sheet on the next page)
*you do not have to attain the points in any particular order - just as long
as you have 150 before your two years are up!
*Each workshop or event will have a set of parenthesis at the bottom of the
event description that will let you know what type of event it is for point
calculation
Emerge. Lead. Succeed.
This is what the Leadership Certificate Tracking Sheet looks like. Use this
form to keep track of your points!
*This form is included in your Leadership Portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to attend every workshop or event?
No. The workshops are scheduled at different times to meet different students’
schedules. You can attend the events in any order, so long as you attain the 150 points.
2. What if I am graduating this semester? Can I finish the program,?
You cannot finish the program in one semester. The program can be completed in
1 academic year (2 long semesters). If you graduate before you finish and you attend
graduate school at UTPA you can continue where you left off! Your points roll over from
one semester to the next.
3. Do I have to take two years to finish?
Absolutely not! You can finish in 1 academic year. You have up until 2 years to
finish the program if you need the full time.
4. How do I know my points are being tracked correctly?
At each Leadership Academy event there will always be a sign in sheet or id
card swipes. Make sure you sign in to get credit for attendance. Our office keeps
track of attendance at all events.
5. What happens when I finish the program?
When you finish all of the program requirements you will receive a Certificate of
Leadership. You will also be honored at the Tribute to Success Event that is held every
Spring semester.
6. I can’t finish the program because something came up. What do I do?
We understand situations arise that are sometimes out of our control. If you cannot
finish the program, there is no penalty. If you cannot finish in the two years allotted,
then you would have to start over from scratch..
7. I heard there was an Advanced Leadership Academy. What is that and can I
join that, too?
The Advanced Leadership Academy is designed for Leadership Academy graduates
to be able to practice the leadership skills they learned through conducting workshops,
planning conferences, and coordinating service opportunities. This program will not start
until Fall 2013. Enrollment will open late Spring semester.
“SLA granted me the opportunity to connect with other students in inspiring leadership experiences
for growth in my professional, personal, and campus life.”
-Daniela Gonzalez, Student Leadership Academy graduate
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