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Welcome to Student Leadership at Stephen F. Austin!

Welcome to Student Leadership at SFA! The center is designed to serve the students of SFA with all of their leadership needs. From seminars to develop your leadership skills to a leadership library with resources for you to check out there is something for every student. Best of all we plan all of our events and services to fit into your schedule. By offering all of our services in print, web and live formats it is our hope that we can connect with all of you. Below you will find a listing of our services. Click on the heading to go to that program's homepage and more information.

Information on the Freshman Leadership Academy

Get your Freshman Leadership Academy Application here!

In order to help prepare you to lead on this campus, we have developed the Freshman Leadership Academy.  This is a special section of the SFA 101 course that helps prepare participants for success at SFA and prepares them to become the future student leaders of this university. Graduates from our program include an Interfraternity Council President, Orientation Leaders, Jack Camp Counselors and even our own Student Body President.  By enrolling in our class you will open the door to leading others at SFA much earlier than your peers.  Topics for the class include:

The class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 – 2:50 PM.  There are two sections of this course, Dr. Adam Peck, Dean of Student Affairs teaches one section of the course and the other is taught by Michael Preston, Director of Student Life.  In addition, both classes are co-taught by top student leaders.  Molly Russell and Elizabeth Olds will be our student instructors and will offer great insight into the best ways to get involved. 

If you would like to be considered for this program, please fill out the attached application.  In order to be fully considered, you need to complete your application and return it to us by July 1, 2009.  The directions for completing the application are enclosed.  If you are selected, you will be required to attend the third session of Jack Camp (August 24-27). This will give you the chance to meet all of the members of the class and get a jump start on the year. The cost for Jack Camp is $150 and includes all meals, lodging and a welcome gift. 

There are only 40 spots available so apply today!  If you have any questions please call or email Michael Preston at 936-468-2988 or mpreston@sfasu.edu.

About the Lumberjack Leadership Academy:

The Lumberjack Leadership Academy (LLA) is an intensive, year-long leadership development program that integrates service learning and leadership development strategies to assist students in developing the skills necessary to lead effectively. There is no cost to participate in this program.
The program contains the following elements:

Ignite Retreat: This is an overnight retreat to help students determine their own individual leadership style and skills.
Date: October 3 & 4th at Lone Star Camp.

Service Learning Project Selection Day: Participants will pitch their service project ideas to the group. Projects that are selected will be led by the groups that pitched them.
Date: December 4, 2009 from 2pm – 5pm.

Service Project: Students in the program will be responsible for proposing a service project to their peers and facilitators of LLA. The service project which receives the best response will receive funding to implement the project and the students who proposed the project will serve as project leaders.

Leader Lunches: Students can attend lunches with administrators and faculty on topics pertaining to leadership.
Dates: October 8, November 18 and December 3. Spring Lunches TBA. All leader lunches begin at Noon.

Global Leadership Summit: The ability to communicate with those of different cultures is becoming increasingly important.  This one-day, on-campus program will help students develop intercultural competency. (Dates TBA)

The Reflection Retreat: the Program will culminate with an overnight retreat at Pine Creek Lodge. This program will allow students to reflect on all that they have learned in the program and guide them in creating a Leadership Portfolio that demonstrates all they have learned.
Date: April 17th and 18th.

Honors: Students who successfully complete all elements of the program will receive a framed certificate of completion from the program, recognition at the annual Leadership and Service Awards and Honor Cords suitable for wearing at graduation.

Nominations: In order to participate, students must be nominated by a member of the faculty or staff. No letter is necessary, simply provide us the name and contact information of your nominator and we will contact them on your behalf.

Application Due: Students will be admitted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. It is recommended that returning students apply no later than May 8, 2009. Incoming students may apply for the program after June 1, 2009 and can continue until all positions are full. The last date to apply for any open spots is September 1, 2009.
Lumberjack Leadership Academy Application Form

Programs and Services

 

30 Days Lecture Series
This series based on the Emmy nominated series featuring Morgan Spurlock, this series takes a look at life from someone very different from yourself. Past topics include living on minimum wage and living as a Muslim in America. Each 30 Days episode is 50 minutes long and is followed by a discussion with an invited guest.

 

2010  Dates to be Announced October 1st!
All dates begin at 3 PM in the Student Center Multi-Media Room. For more information call 468-1018.

How do I sign up?
You can call 468-2988 or email Michael Preston, Director of Student Life at mpreston@sfasu.edu. We will sign you up for your first session and at that session time. You will then receive updates on which sessions you have completed and what sessions you have left.

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Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)

Omicron Delta Kappa is the SFA Leadership Honor Society. ODK recognizes the top students that excel in both the classroom and in leadership at SFA. ODK recognizes achievement in five areas; student activities and organizations, athletics, fine arts, student media and government. Each long semester, ODK receives nominations and selects only ten new members. Members must be a Junior, Senior, or Grad Student and have achieved a 3.0 GPA in all course work and has a demonstrated track record as a student leader on the SFA campus. ODK assists students to develop themselves at an elite level by offering presentation and peer review opportunities for our members.

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SFA Student Leadership Awards

April 28, 2010 - Student Center Grand Ballroom

SFA Student Awards are awarded to students that show the drive and will to change the campus and make a difference. Awards are presented in the following areas;

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