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STUDENT

“CAB offers students a way to connect with each other through attending fun events. CAB also provides students with a variety of events that allows them to take a mental break from all their academic activities and just relax.” – Lauren Lorge, ‘15

We define leadership as the process of people coming together to benefit the common good. It is guided by individual growth, personal commitment, collaboration, service to others, respect for all, and civic engagement.

SIL offers seminars, conferences, workshops and team building sessions about various topics such as communication skills, conflict management and more. They are open to all students, so help us help you.

LEADERSHIP COURSE (EDUC 085)The leadership course provides students with an overview of leadership theories. Students will analyze theories under a critical lens while also applying them to their everyday lives. The course will include other topics such as social justice based leadership, personality assessments, and SMC leadership opportunities. This course is designed for students that would like to learn how to enhance their leadership skills as well as engage with various opportunities on our campus. For many leadership positions on campus, this course is required before you apply or during your first year in a particular role.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS (NSLS)The NSLS provides a step-by-step program for students to build their leadership skills through participation on campus events and online interactive workshops. Upon completion of the program, students receive their leadership certificate and take their place among the top student leaders at Saint Mary’s and across the country.

The NSLS is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by the college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. With 664 chapters, the NSLS currently has 995,591 members nationwide.

Membership in the society is for life and provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, exclusive on-campus events, employer recruitment through an online job bank, and discounts on computers, textbooks, grad school prep courses, and much more. Additionally, members are able to list their affiliation on all statements of personal accomplishment, including their resume, allowing them to stand out in an ever-changing labor market.

INVOLVEMENT& LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHO WE ARE

MISSIONStudent Involvement & Leadership (SIL) is committed to fostering the holistic development of students by providing services that empower them to gain a better understanding of their personal potential through opportunities that cultivate leadership, meaningful relationships, and life-long learning in an inclusive environment.

GOALS • Establish and implement co-curricular services and leadership

programs that will enhance students’ skills and cultural competency.

• Create opportunities for students to connect with other members of the community via programs and events that enhance the student experience.

• Develop students, whole person, to be educated leaders and citizens which is in congruence with the Saint Mary’s mission: “To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect.”

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES As a result of engaging with Student Involvement & Leadership,

students will learn to:

• Gain a better understanding of the complexities behind organizational work while developing skills that allow them to succeed in ever-changing, growing, and adapting organizations

• Obtain tangible professional skills that upon graduation will make them competitive in the job market

• Increase their sense of belonging within the Saint Mary’s community by engaging with campus partners/resources, student organizations, and student leaders (partner v resource)

• Engage with different identities to gain a broader understanding of their own

• Acquire the skills necessary to respectfully engage as members of an inclusive community

RELATIONSHIPS & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY• SIL offers a safe, comfortable, and inviting space to engage students

in their success and growth.

• SIL affords students opportunities and experiences to foster communities of mutual respect and develop meaningful relationships with members of the College community.

• SIL affirms students in the use of their talents and skills in the service of others.

STUDENT OWNERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT• SIL responds actively to the interests of students.

• SIL advances student issues and concerns.

• SIL includes supportive structures for student owned initiatives.

COOPERATION & COLLABORATION• SIL creates collaborative partnerships to strengthen the overall

College community.

• SIL professional staff advise, advocate and instill best practices in students and college programs.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Associated Students of Saint Mary’s College (AS) is the voice of the undergraduate student body that serves to create positive campus-wide change by collaborating with students and college administration, attending to student needs, and promoting clubs and organizations. Please visit www.stmarys-ca.edu/student-government for more information.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTSCampus Activities Board (CAB) is the programming branch of the AS planning events throughout the year for all SMC students to enjoy ranging from comedy shows to concerts to movie nights to off campus excursions. Keep up to date on all upcoming events and available leadership positions by visiting www.stmarys-ca.edu/campus-activities-board and find CAB on Facebook (SMC CAB), and Instagram (@smc_cab).

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSThe Associated Students includes over 60 chartered student organizations to choose from and the opportunity to create new organizations by completing the New Organization Meetings. Benefits to joining a student organization include making new friends, learning to work as a team, leadership development, and - of course - having fun! It’s a great way to extend your education and experience beyond the classroom. Check out SPOT on your my.stmarys-ca.edu portal for more information.

WHAT WE VALUE