Leadership Education

    WHY?

        Leadership Education is a key part of the ETSU experience.  Students learn leadership skills to be more effective in everyday living as well as to excel in their profession and position in the community.

      Is there a career in your future?  Are you who the employer wants to hire?

    In all honesty:

• Is your resume a little light?
• Will your interview be a little short?
• Do your references really know you well enough?
• Will your future success struggle or worse?

     Did you know that the #1 reason for career derailment is lack of leadership skills?!

                             Could this be the REAL final exam???

      Employers are screening for:

·         Good academic record

·         Related work experience

·         Ability to meet new people

·         Ability to work in teams

·         Evidence of citizenship and community service

·         Ability to problem-solve

·         Demonstrated responsibility and integrity

·         Ability to accomplish goals

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Strong references to attest to your skills

                                                             HOW?

    If you………                                                  You will develop

   Go to class and study                         =>        Content knowledge

    Do an internship or co-op                   =>        Work experience & leadership skills

    Take service-learning classes               =>        Work experience and leadership skills

    Join student organizations                     =>        Leadership skills

    Accept a campus leader role                =>        Leadership skills

    Take 7 Habits seminar                         =>        Leadership skills

    Attend campus programs                     =>        Content knowledge

    Plan campus programs                         =>        Leadership skills

    Minor in Leadership Studies                 =>        Leadership skills

    Attend management skill programs        =>        Leadership skills

    Become a peer advisor                          =>        Work experience & leadership skills

    Attend outdoor challenge programs        =>        Leadership skills

   Seek ETSU mentors and advisors          =>        Leadership skills

                                                             WHEN?

                                               ETSU Leadership Development Ladder

                1^st Rung

·  Join a student group

·  Attend campus programs

·  Register to vote

·  Participate in community service opportunities

·  Take Academic Advantage (SOAA 1000)

·  Take Intro to Service-Learning (SRVL 1020)

·  Apply to be a RA or Preview Leader

·  Work in a team situation

·  Make 3 new friends

                2^nd Rung

·  Register for the Minor in Leadership

·  Chair a committee in a student organization

·  Explore internships

·  Sign up for 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students

·  Plan campus and community service programs

·  Sign up for Alternative Spring Break

·  Begin E-portfolio

·  Apply for Leadershape

·  Attend leadership seminars

·  Make 3 new friends

                 3^rd Rung

·  Hold an office in a student organization

·  Accept invitation to join an honor society

·  Take Advanced Service-Learning (SRVL 2000)