Student Leadership Academy is a joint program between Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College. The academy is designed to help you learn about yourself and develop valuable skills when it works for you!

Our program is based on critical skills employers look for: communication, leadership, financial literacy, goal-setting, cultural competency and professionalism.

If you want to build your resume, enhance your online professional presence, meet new people and prove that you are motivated, then Student Leadership Academy is a great choice! No previous leadership experience is necessary.

 

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SESSION TOPICS

Let us know you’re planning to participate by registering for your sessions of choice below. Attend four sessions and earn a certificate. It’s that simple. Session descriptions are listed below.

Note: Only Position Yourself for Success: The Power of “I AM” workshop counts for SSC101 credit.

Position Yourself for Success: The Power of “I AM”

Tuesday, Sept. 17
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Room: M101
Stark State College

Presenter: Lester Sanders

• In this personal leadership-focused session, participants will explore Threes Steps to Position YOUrself for Success and the Three Things they will need in addition to getting a good education! Come check it out and discover The Power of “I AM”!

+ Register on Handshake

*A light lunch will be provided.

Chat GPT and Other AI Tools: How and When to Use Them

Thursday, Sept. 19
6 – 6:30 p.m.

• Curious about Chat GPT and other AI tools? Learn how learn language AI tools work and when and if you should use them for research.

+ Register on Handshake

Servant Leadership

Wednesday, Oct. 16
noon
Room S204
Stark State College
Presenter: Ryan Johanning

• What does it mean to be a servant leader and why is it an important model of leadership? We will explore the traits of a servant leader and look at various examples. The goal is that each person would see the significance of embodying humility and empowering people, in order to create a culture where people feel valued no matter their role, status, or title.

+ Register on Handshake

Ethical Citizenship

Tuesday, Oct. 8
1 p.m.
Room Main Hall Conference Room #1
Kent State at Stark
Presenter: Matthew Hollstein, Ph.D.

• Ethical Leadership applies to many aspects of your life. This session will explore how to understand, educate for, enact and be an overall ethical citizen.

+ Register on Handshake

 

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HOW TO EARN A CERTIFICATE

• Complete four sessions to receive a certificate.
• You choose the sessions you want to attend via Zoom, Handshake, Skills to Succeed or in person.
• Any combination of in-person sessions or special session offerings will be accepted.
• A completion certificate will be emailed to you.

TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Student Leadership Academy All Access is a partnership between Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College.
• E-mail your online session information to earn credit to Shari Brooks sbrooks@starkstate.edu.

SESSION FEEDBACK

• Please complete a brief evaluation at the end of each session you attend. This will help us decide how effective each session is and if we should offer it in the future.

SESSION EVALUATION FORM