Student Leadership University Programs: Equipping Tomorrow's Leaders

Student Leadership University (SLU) programs are designed to cultivate capable and confident leaders who will positively impact the world. These programs offer opportunities for young individuals to develop strong leadership skills and deepen their faith. In addition to Student Leadership University, there are two other conferences dedicated to helping Christians deepen their faith and equipping them to impact the world: The LIFT Tour and the Youth Pastor Summit.

The SLU Journey: A Multifaceted Approach to Leadership Development

The SLU Journey is a multi-step program designed to provide a comprehensive leadership experience. Each step builds upon the previous one, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to lead effectively.

SLU 201: Mind of a Patriot, Heart of a Leader

The second step of the SLU Journey takes place in Washington, D.C., where students explore how to think critically about pressing moral and ethical issues facing the country from a Christian perspective. The program, titled "Mind of a Patriot. Heart of a Leader," encourages students to analyze these issues with both intellectual rigor and compassion.

SLU 301: Inherit the Past, Shape the Future

The third step of the SLU Journey, "Inherit the past. Shape the future," involves stepping into another time and place, encouraging students to learn from history and apply those lessons to shaping a better future.

SLU 401: Following in the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul

This program retraces the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, allowing students to step into history and walk alongside Paul through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, Rhodes, and Ephesus. This immersive experience provides a unique opportunity to learn about leadership through the lens of biblical history.

School of Leadership: A Comprehensive Training Program

The School of Leadership is a ministry of Student Leadership University that provides educators and student leaders with a comprehensive leadership training program that can be implemented into any environment. In-depth leadership training is provided through eight engaging semester-long courses that equip students to develop strong and lasting leadership skills that will allow them to lead with intentionality and purpose.

Curriculum Design

This curriculum is designed to create a tried and true blueprint of what is required of those that desire to lead. It’s for those that look at the state of the world and refuse to settle for the way things are. Those that are determined to leave the world better than they found it, not for praise or glory for themselves, but because God requires us to be good stewards of the gifts He has given us.

Resources and Involvement

You'll find leadership resources, previous webinars, and our social media venues. If you are hoping to become involved, please fill out check out our available positions on volunteer central. We are always looking for people to join our leadership team.

Youth Pastor Summit: Investing in Youth Leaders

Youth Pastor Summit is provided as a gift to youth pastors, youth workers, youth volunteers, and educators as encouragement and investment in those who are making a lasting impact in the lives of students.

NASPA's Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community (SLPKC)

The mission of the Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community is to serve as a resource for higher education professionals who have a professional interest in college student leadership training, education, and development. Knowledge Community leaders are NASPA volunteers who have generously devoted their time to their Knowledge Community. Chairs are elected by the Knowledge Community members while Regional representatives are selected from within the Region.

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Leadership Team Opportunities

Serving on the SLPKC Leadership Team is a rewarding experience that helps its members grow professionally and gives you the opportunity to contribute to the field of leadership education. The KC is currently seeking applications for its leadership team. Positions are either a one or two-year appointments and are usually co-coordinator positions. Applications for SLPKC Leadership positions are open!

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Student Mentor Program

Student Mentor Program is designed to connect graduate students who are interested in student leadership with current professionals in the field. Each graduate student (mentee) will be matched with a professional (mentor) during the national conference and will be encouraged to network during the course of the conference. There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Conference social events together. It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to communicate after the conference.

Professional Development and Resources

One of the best resources available to you is the wide range of professional development opportunities. The SLP KC regularly releases a newsletter for NASPA members. We focus on issues most important to our members, the latest SLP news, and the latest KC news.

Curriculum Components: A Deeper Dive

The School of Leadership curriculum incorporates several key components designed to enhance the learning experience and promote effective leadership development. These include:

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Leadership Objective: A concept or skillset that students will need to master to effectively lead with influence.
Consider This: Stories bring concepts to life and create memorable experiences that will enable concepts to move from abstract to concrete learning.
At the End of the Day: Students will consider thoughtful ideas and questions and record their ponderings so that their leadership growth is documented.

Pre-Training for Educators and Ministry Leaders

Through this exclusive, customized, and interactive pre-training, educators and ministry leaders will discover how they can create an environment that enables their students to learn to lead in a way that counters culture and inspires others to do the same. This training is crafted for Christian schools and student ministries and is filled with practical applications that will equip instructors to identify and develop student leaders and utilize the curriculum effectively. A pre-training meeting will be held to ensure that the training is crafted for the unique needs of those that are utilizing it.

Key Personnel

Brent Crowe, Ph.D.

Brent Crowe is a thought-provoking visionary and communicator who has a passion to present the life changing message of the gospel. Brent uses humor and real-life situations to relate to people at the heart of their struggles. The roles of husband, father, minister, evangelist, author, and leader have allowed Brent to influence people from all walks of life throughout his twenty years in ministry. Engaging issues such as leadership, culture, and change, Brent speaks to hundreds of thousands across the nation and abroad each year. He has authored various books including, Ten Steps to Your Best Life, Philippians Bible Study, The School of Leadership, Moments ‘til Midnight, Sacred Intent, Reimagine, and Chasing Elephants and is the Associate Editor of IMPACT, The Student Leadership Bible. The desire of Brent’s heart is to see people realize that they have been set apart to the gospel of God and thus, in turn, they must set their lives apart to capture every moment in worshipful service to Him. He is married to Christina and has six children: Gabe, Charis, Za’Riah, Mercy, Zi’Yon, and Aryanna.

Emily Pigott, M. Ed.

Emily Pigott works closely with youth leaders, educators, and students as they navigate through their leadership development journey. She holds the firm belief that this generation is more than capable of greatly impacting our culture for Jesus and has seen firsthand what can be accomplished when a young person fully understands their abilities and worth. Emily is passionate about equipping educators and student leaders to utilize culturally relevant and impactful strategies that will enable them to effectively reach and connect with this generation of learners. Emily earned a Master of Education degree in Teaching and Learning from Southeastern University and spent 20 years working with students in the role of high school principal, teacher, and Director of Student Leadership Academy. She has recently co-authored with Brent Crowe SLU’s newest resource, The School of Leadership Curriculum, an eight-course study of the components required of those that desire to lead in a way that will change the world.

Professional Development Opportunities

Student Leadership Development Program

Creating an educational environment that engages and inspires today’s students is challenging. Moving students from apathy to action and helping them not only realize their incredible potential but actually exceed expectations is possible. We just need to have a plan. In this professional development opportunity, educators and student ministry leaders will discover how they can create an environment that enables their students to lead in a way that counters culture and inspires others to do the same. They will learn how they play a vital role in rising up an army of students that value leadership and are willing to step out of the cultural norm and lead this generation.

Developing a Leadership Culture

Leadership…more and more students crave it but fewer and fewer are prepared for it. A mask of task-oriented leadership has mistakenly taken front stage and the results have been devastating as students (and adults) have fizzled out at an alarming rate.

New Times, New Techniques

This generation is within reach…we just have to know how to do it! Gone are the days when students file quietly into a room and sit neatly in rows, eager and ready for the instructor to give them knowledge. Our job as educators is to inspire students to own their own education and future. No matter the challenges, it cannot be argued that today's generation has the greatest potential we have seen.

DISC

Have you ever wondered why we gravitate towards certain types of people while others easily get under our skin? Is there a reason why some students are easier to love, while others make us question our calling? Each of us has a distinct style, a certain way of expressing ourselves and interpreting our world. The DISC profile is one of the world’s most enduring assessments. DISC measures observable behavior - not personality. Research has proven that people tend to behave in similar ways which can be grouped into four common patterns. If we truly understood how these four different styles function, communication and cooperation would be easy.

Create Your Own Experience

With 20+ years of educational experience, SLU has partnered with schools and educators across the nation to craft and create professional development opportunities uniquely designed for the specific needs of the educational environment, and we can do the same for your organization.

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