Participate in the Service Leadership Institute!
First-year students: Are you interested in jumping into Carolina early and getting involved? Do you want to meet other first-year students, learn more about your leadership style, and connect to the Columbia community through service? Consider applying for the Service Leadership Institute! Up to 40 new students will be selected to participate in this interactive and fun 3 ½ day program designed to provide opportunities for exposure to opportunities on campus and in the community.
When
Institute sessions will occur Sunday, August 14 – Wednesday, August 17. For more detailed information, see the schedule below.
Requirements
- Participants must be enrolling at USC Columbia for the first time in Fall 2011 (full-time freshmen or transfer students)
- Participants must complete a Meyers Briggs Assessment online prior to the institute. Instructions will be sent to participants after they are selected.
- Required to attend ALL scheduled Service Leadership Institute sessions as follows (*please review your schedule prior to registering to identify any potential conflicts):
Sunday, August 14, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Monday, August 15, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Tuesday, August 16, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, August 17, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Cost
Free! All costs of the institute will be covered.
Schedule
Sunday, August 14, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Building Community and Setting Expectations
Official Welcome
Community Building Activities
Expectation Overview and Goal-Setting
Monday, August 15, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Building your Leadership Identity
Personality Types and Group Leadership
Leadership Skills Building Activity
Values Congruence and Civil Discourse Activity
Expectations of Service Discussion
Tuesday, August 16, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Action in the Carolina and Columbia Community
Workshop on Goal Setting and Action Planning
Lunch (Pizza provided)
Group Service Project
Wednesday, August 17, 11:00am – 12:30pm
A New Beginning
Graduation Ceremony Activities
Sponsored by Leadership Programs and Community Service Programs, Department of Student Life
Questions? Please contact Stefanie DiDomenico at (803) 777-7130.