College is such a great time for our students to embrace their leadership qualities and step outside their comfort zone to take on some added responsibility. At Missouri State, we have numerous avenues for your student to do just that. I can’t even begin to count how many student leadership positions are available on campus. With more than 400 student organizations, I’d say your student can find an opportunity that fits their style and personality, with just a little effort.
How can this be done? Well, first and easiest is for students to look within the organizations they take part in on campus. If your student hasn’t become involved on campus, I recommend they visit CampusLink to find the group that suits them. Here are some othe opportunities available for our students:
Leaders in Community Service – Leaders in Community Service (LCS) is a student organization dedicated to serving the community while earning valuable experience and a paycheck. Applications for 2017-2018 Leaders in Community Service are due March 31st.
Peer Leaders – A Peer Leader is a student who uses his/her positive attitude, exemplary academic work, interpersonal skills, and personal experience to assist first-year students in their transition to university life. Peer Leaders pair up with GEP 101 instructors and help educate students on topics including campus involvement, time management, critical thinking, campus resources, the public affairs mission, and more. Applications due March 1st.
Immersion Programs – Our immersion programs feature the opportunity for students to spend their breaks (spring, summer, fall) volunteering, immersed in the community. These experiences allow students to learn more about a community, immerse themselves in the culture and social issues that a community faces, and grow as a volunteer into an Active Citizen.
These are just a few of the many opportunities on campus. Encourage your student to follow @MoStateLead on Twitter for more leadership opportunities.