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Leadership Development

“Stated simply: students learn by becoming involved.”

– Astin

The SALP leadership experience is designed to meet the varying levels of leadership development needs for you at WMU, whether you are the emerging leader, or the more seasoned student leader. The Leadership programs are co-curricular, meaning that the purpose is to add experiences, opportunities, and an added dimension to your life outside of the classroom. The ultimate goal is for us to help you develop into a well-rounded leader and be able to transfer the leadership skills that you acquire to life beyond and outside of Western Michigan.

Click on any of the logos below to learn more about the various opportunities available to you at WMU.

	Leadership Certificates The Student Activities and Leadership Programs Office now offers several year-long certificate opportunities. The leadership training is applicable to all majors, from engineering to education, finance to fine arts. The networking and resume building opportunities are vital in any chosen profession. Certificates are geared toward emerging, intermediate and established student leaders.
	Emerging Leaders The Emerging Leaders program is geared for first year and new transfer students. This program is ideal if you are interested in continuing your leadership skill development and/or beginning your leadership journey at WMU. The 2013 Emerging Leaders @ Fall Welcome Program will be taking place August 27-30, 2013.
	First Year Experience The FYE 2100 leadership section will have a particular emphasis on enhancing the college experience through leadership development and the important role that leadership plays in the college experience. Students will participate in leadership skill building activities and will have opportunities to build friendships and connections with other student leaders.
	LEAD Prepare yourself for the future with the LEAD series! Whether you currently involved on campus or not, you can become a better leader through these workshops.
	Leadership Retreats Both the Fall and Spring Leadership Retreats are two-day off-campus programs. These programs are activity focused, and include a low ropes course in the fall and a high ropes in the spring. The retreats are great ways to network with other student leaders and build on your leadership skills, no matter what level experience you have in leadership. The 2013-2014 Leadership Retreats’ dates will be announced early in the summer.
	Gender and Leadership Summit The Gender and Leadership Summit is a day long professional conference with a keynote speaker and breakout sessions. It is an opportunity for students to learn and talk about issues involving gender and leadership. The 2014 Gender and Leadership Summit’s date will be determined soon.
	RSO Leadership Conference The Leadership and Involvement Conference (formerly known as RSO Leadership Conference) is geared to provide students the environment and tools necessary to learn new skills, connect with other leaders on campus, and to plan for their upcoming leadership commitments on campus.. The next Leadership and Involvement Conference is taking place August 16-17, 2013. This year’s theme is Everyday
	LEAD Corp Do you want to positively impact other WMU students while gaining a wide variety of leadership experiences? LeadCorp members assist Student Activities and Leadership Programs staff in the planning and facilitation of the Emerging Leaders program, Spring and Fall Leadership Retreats and the LEAD workshop series.