Preparing students for leadership roles and responsibilities
 
 

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Office of Student Life • 6000 West Olive Avenue 
Glendale, AZ  85302
Phone:  623.845.3522 - Fax:  623.845.3020
donna.white@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Cultivating Leadership for Our
Global Community


The Student Leadership Experience (SLE) is an extra curricular program offered by the Glendale Community College (GCC) Office of Student Life. Any student of GCC may apply for the Student Leadership Experience. SLE is free of charge, however, some activities may have fees. To provide flexibility and greater accessibility, the program is structured with three different levels of involvement. Program certificates are awarded to students upon successful completion of each level.

SLE Goal


To provide opportunities for students to develop and enhance personal philosophies of leadership in preparation for leadership roles and  responsibilities at the college and in our global community.

SLE Purpose


To increase cultural awareness, develop campus programming, and encouraging networking both on the campus and within the community.

SLE Objectives
 

  • Explore social and political issues
  • Develop global leadership skills
  • Increase understanding of the role diversity plays in building relationships
How to Get Involved

Would you like to acquire leadership skills that are meaningful to you personally and professionally? The benefits are endless. Learn more about yourself and others and gain an advantage in applying for jobs, promotions or academic programs.

The first step in getting involved with the Student Leadership Experience Program is to obtain and complete an application. Applications for the 2004 - 2005 program are available from this site or from the Office of Student Life in the Student Union. Submit completed applications by Friday, September 10th no later than 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place Monday and Tuesday, September 13 - 14th. Applicant results will be announced Wednesday, September 15th.

Student leaders may select and register from the Embarking, Exploring, and Emerging Leadership Activities listed on our  menu of opportunities . Additional pre-requisites and/or requirements may apply for some activities. Space may be limited so early registration is important to ensure a seat. For more information, contact the Office of Student Life.

Leadership Activities are broken down in to 3 categories: Embarking, Exploring, and Emerging.

Embarking Activities are short term workshops activities that  require 1-3 hours of time.

Exploring Activities require an average time commitment of 6-18 hours.

Emerging Activities are more in-depth projects and classes that require 20 or more hours of work. 
LEVEL 100 CERTIFICATE

Awarded after completing 10 - 20 SLE activity hours that include:

  • 2 or more Embarking Leadership Activities and
  • 1 or more Exploring Leadership Activities
LEVEL 200 CERTIFICATE

Awarded after completing 21 - 30 SLE activity hours to include:

  • 1 or more Embarking Leadership Activities and
  • 1 or more Exploring and/or Emerging Leadership Activities
LEVEL 300 CERTIFICATE

Awarded after completing 31 or more SLE activity hours to include:

  • 1 or more Embarking Leadership Activities and
  • 1 or more Exploring Leadership Activities and
  • 1 Emerging Leadership Activity

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