Center for Community Engagement
Center for Community Engagement
Info for Current Leadership Experience Students is HERE
What is it?
The Leadership Experience provides students with a comprehensive, hands-on learning
experience that focuses on leadership theory, practice, and development. Participants
will have opportunities to learn about leadership foundational theories and their
day-to-day application, explore social responsibility and citizenship, and develop
a personal leadership philosophy and vision for continued development as a leader.
Successful completion of the program will result in an official notation on your Southern
Miss transcript and the receipt of a certificate signed by the University president
and provost.
Who should enroll in this program?
The Leadership Experience is open to all USM students with a desire to further develop
and hone their leadership skills. Special scholarships or memberships are not required.
Why should I enroll in this program?
The Leadership Experience is a great opportunity for you to enhance your existing
leadership skills. You will gain critical leadership and personal development skills
that will help you excel personally and professionally, both inside and outside of
the classroom. At the end of the program, you'll have professional and challenging
experiences that you can share with potential employers or graduate schools.
What is required to get the certificate?
How do I sign up?
Students wishing to begin the certificate program or those who want to see what it
is all about should enroll in IDS 181 for the fall semester. If you have more questions,
email leadershipFREEMississippi.