Student Leadership Academy is designed to help you develop valuable skills your future employers are looking for: communication, motivation, goal setting and presentation skills. If you're looking to build your resume, meet new people and show that you have more than just a good grade point average, then Student Leadership Academy is for you. No previous leadership experience is necessary.

What You Gain
  • Participate in seven or more free 60-minute sessions and receive a Certificate of Leadership.
    **All session will be held at the Kent State – Stark Main Hall.**
  • Click here to view the Fall 2008 Sessions
     • Register Online!
  • Certificate earners will also receive a $25 Stark State College Bookstore certificate.
  • Enjoy lunch during the Wednesday noon sessions.
  • Certificate earners will enjoy a wrap-up dinner with President John O'Donnell.

Earn a Certificate of Leadership
You can now earn a Certificate of Leadership over two semesters. Not able to make all seven session in one semester? Take sessions in the fall and spring and as long as you total seven, you can still earn a certificate. This extended program is available for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 sessions only. If you're planning to earn a certificate this semester, mark Monday, November 17, on your calendar for dinner with Dr. O'Donnell. The dinner reception will be held at the Kent State University – Stark Conference Center and will begin at 4:45 p.m.

Contact Information
If you have questions about Student Leadership Academy, contact Cherie Barth, Coordinator of Student Activities, at 330-494-6170, Ext. 4237 or email cbarth@starkstate.edu. Student Leadership Academy is sponsored by the Kent State Stark Offices of Student Life and Career Services and Stark State College Office of Student Life.