Student Empowerment and Leadership

Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership Overview

The Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership (SEL) provides programs that emphasize student empowerment, particularly in leadership development. These initiatives are designed for all students seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities. Programs are systematically organized to promote academic accomplishments through skill-building and collaborative projects both on and off-campus. The office’s objectives are to extend training opportunities within the college community through seminars, workshops, presentations, and student-led events, as well as through offering sponsorship for student activities. The office also has an open-door policy, offering increased opportunities for student engagement and support in real-time.

Mission, Goals, Initiatives, and Assessment

Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership Mission Statement

To inspire and cultivate an environment of academic excellence through the integration of empowerment and leadership skills that enables every individual to reach their full potential, driving collective success fostering a culture of continuous growth and shared responsibility.

Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership Goals

To enhance the empowerment and leadership development programs for students from diverse backgrounds, the office will align its initiatives with the college’s mission and engage students in the acquisition of impactful, sustainable skills within a supportive community. This office is dedicated to implementing a comprehensive range of leadership training programs that promote effective, student-centered methodologies. Central to this initiative will be the ongoing development of skills aimed at facilitating personal and professional growth, in collaboration with staff, faculty, and student leaders.

Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership Initiatives

The office actively collaborates with various departments to empower students and enhance their opportunities for developing practical leadership skills. It helps students gain valuable experiential learning through student-led initiatives. The following are some initiatives crafted to foster lifelong skills and values that are essential across various professional fields:

• Passport Program
• Volunteer programs
• Leadership speaker series
• Transformational leadership programs
• Collaboration with NEC departments
• Educational workshops and presentations
• On-campus hands-on empowerment activities
• Educational excursions, such as leadership retreats
• Bi-weekly ambassador training for the entire year
• Collaborative efforts with local colleges and universities in educational and leadership programs for sustainability
• Community programs and civic engagement projects
• Leadership fairs, seminars, and conferences for driving growth and innovation
• Provision of significant leadership programs relevant to academic achievements and career opportunities

Office of Student Empowerment and Leadership Assessment

Assessment instruments will be integrated to enhance consistency and accessibility of resources for all students and the entire college community. These instruments will include feedback tools, surveys, in-person discussions, and online forms, among others.