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 19 – Wednesday, August 22. For more detailed information, see the schedule below.
Requirements
- Participants must be enrolling at USC Columbia for the first time in Fall 2012 (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 19, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Monday, August 20, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Tuesday, August 21, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, August 22, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Cost
Free! All costs of the institute will be covered.
Schedule
Sunday, August 19, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Building Community and Setting Expectations
Monday, August 20, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Building your Leadership Identity
Tuesday, August 21, 10:30am – 4:30pm
Action in the Carolina and Columbia Community
Wednesday, August 22, 11:00am – 12:30pm
A New Beginning
Sponsored by Leadership Programs and Community Service Programs, Department of Student Life
Questions? Please contact Theresa Harrison or Stefanie Burke at (803) 777-7130.

