If you want to...

     become actively involved in campus life at USCA

     learn what it takes to be a leader

      meet other student leaders at USCA

     participate in community service

     gain knowledge and confidence that will help you later in your everyday life and career

...then Emerging Leaders is for you!!!!!!!!!

    The Emerging Leaders class is open to all students who have a GPA of at least a 2.5 (either high school or college).  It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills that will enhance personal development.  Participants in the Emerging Leaders Program become familiar with activities and organizations on campus, as well as meet key people and utilize campus resources.

 Many graduates from the Emerging Leaders Program have gone on to become outstanding leaders at USC Aiken and in the community...

Emerging Leaders is a 2 credit hour class..........

   Classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays

   Wednesday classes start on September 7th in Nursing 120; the class will run from 1:40 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

   Thursday classes start on September 8th in Nursing 113; the class will run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

   Specialists on various topics will speak weekly during class sessions

   There will also be several fun and interesting opportunities to integrate weekly lessons outside of the classroom

...and there are many topics to be covered...

   leadership opportunities on campus

   cultural diversity

   ethical issues

   leadership styles

   community leadership opportunities

   how to handle power and authority

   motivating yourself and others

   communication

Emerging Leaders also holds a retreat at the beginning of the semester...

...where we have so much fun!

For more information about USCA's Leadership programs, please contact Ahmed Samaha, Director of Student Activities, at 803-641-3411 or ahmeds@usca.edu.  The Student Activities Office is located in the Student Activities Center

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