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The Power of Student Leadership

Leadership Programs consist of student oriented leadership opportunities designed to enable students to lead in a variety of settings. To get involved a student must simply be interested in growing in his or her abilities to lead. We provide a variety of different leadership programs designed to connect with a variety of students. We are committed to the University mission of developing future leaders for our community, state, nation and world by providing leadership programming for all students.  Our leadership programs provide guiding pillars that allow all students the opportunity to grow and develop as leaders.

Students move through the programs, building on competencies and theories that are embedded within the various programs.  By the time a student leaves WT, they are equipped with the leadership skills necessary to be successful members of their homes, workplaces and communities.  

For more information, call the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership at 806-651-2313.

Leadership Board 2022-23

Fall 2022 Leadership Activities 

Date Event Time Location 
Aug. 23 Snow Cone Table plus Giveaways!  12 to 4 p.m. JBK Commons
Aug. 31 ESLA Part 1  12:30 to 1 p.m.  JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Sept. 7 ESLA Part 1  12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Sept. 14 ESLA Part 1  12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Sept. 21 ESLA Part 1  12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Sept. 28 ESLA Part 1  12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Oct. 1  Ski Retreat Applications Open --- BuffLink
Oct. 5 ESLA Part 2 12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Oct. 12 ESLA Part 2 12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Oct. 19 ESLA Part 2 12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Oct. 26 ESLA Part 2 12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Nov. 2 ESLA Part 2 12:30 to 1 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Nov. 16 SLR Workshop 12:30 to 1 p.m. AND 5:30 to 6 p.m.

 

Spring 2023 Leadership Activities

Date Event Time Location 
Feb. 3-5 Ski Retreat  --- Ruidoso, New Mexico 
Feb. 7 Leadership Training 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Feb. 14 Leadership Training 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Feb. 21 Leadership Training 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
Feb. 28 Leadership Training 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. JBK Room 12 (downstairs)
March 3 Ropes Courses at CETA Canyon 1 to 5 p.m. CETA Canyon
March 22 SLR Workshop 12:30 to 1 p.m. AND 5:30 to 6 p.m.
April 3 SLR Tracks Due --- ---
April 21 Honors Banquet TBD TBD
Student Leadership Relay

The Student Leadership Relay (SLR) at West Texas A&M University is designed to build on the leadership experience of all WT students. Our institution provides several opportunities for leadership development, teaching our students valuable lessons they can utilize in their academics and co-curricular activities, and beyond graduation. Through the Leadership Relay, the leadership journey of our students is centered around four core objectives. Each year as students continue building on each objective, they will begin to recognize their leadership potential, connecting those skills throughout their leadership experiences, both on and off campus, and gain an understanding of who they are as leaders. 

The Student Leadership Relay is a university-wide leadership track that allows students to build on their leadership potential at the start of their first year. Each year, students are allowed the opportunity to participate in leadership experiences, and these experiences are a step towards completing the SLR. Students who complete the Student Leadership Relay each year will be awarded a Leadership Baton, and after completing their fourth year, students will be awarded a Leadership Medallion to be worn at graduation.

To register for the Student Leadership Relay, please contact Missy Macon, Leadership Coordinator in the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership, JBK 103, 806-651-2313, or email slr@wtamu.edu. 

The following programs are just a portion of the programs included in the SLR: 

SLR Banner 7.28.22
Leadership Board

 The purpose of Leadership Board is to facilitate the sharing and learning of leadership skills on campus.  Members of Leadership Board have the opportunity to expand their leadership skills as they plan, implement and evaluate the group's leadership development programs.  Leadership Board plans and coordinates events, seminars and service opportunities that promote leadership skills and orient campus leaders to common problems, goals and successes on campus and beyond. 

Contact Missy Macon at mmacon@wtamu.edu for more information about activities or becoming a member.

Leadership Ski Retreat

The annual Leadership Retreat is a long-standing tradition at WTAMU. This retreat is designed to help existing student leaders, or those who would like to be leaders, improve their skills to enhance their organizations. The ski retreat gives students a chance to enjoy the mountains and various related activities.

  • $75 per person (transportation included).
  • Feb. 3-5, 2023 in Ruidoso, NM. 
  • Applications open Oct. 1, 2022 and close Jan. 1, 2023
Register Here
Emerging Student Leaders Academy

Students will dive into a self-leadership journey that will guide them in their academics, jobs, extracurriculars, and lives. Lunch is provided at every session along with giveaways and the chance to win an iPad! 

Every Wednesday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in JBK Room 12 (downstairs). This is also offered online!

Part 1: August 31 to September 28

Part 2: October 5 to November 2

Register Here
Leadership Training

Hear from professional staff and offices about improving leadership skills and how to work in teams. Open to individuals, and it is also highly encouraged that student organization officer teams come to participate as a group! Snacks and giveaways at every session and the chance to win an iPad! Every Tuesday in February from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. AND a Friday afternoon of ropes courses at CETA Canyon on March 3!

Register Here
The National Society of Leadership and Success
The National Society of Leadership and Success is an international leadership training and honors society.  Membership to this program is subject to GPA requirements.  The Society provides high-quality leadership training opportunities, networking opportunities, scholarships, a job database and much more.