Tiffany Martin: Student Leadership

Leadership experiences can come in a variety of ways. From holding an executive position to leading a subcommittee of a student organization, leadership opportunities exist in many ways at the University of Georgia. My leadership consist of experiences that are not typically thought of when leadership is considered. Through my experiences, I learned that serving others is to genuinely lead in my positions as a resident assistant and an IMPACT site-leader.

The concepts of leadership, “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical,” (Mission and vision, n.d.), fit within the mission of Siena Heights University because the institution fosters the growth of leaders by incorporating skills outside of the classroom. Educators have long known that a significant portion of student learning in college occurs outside the classroom and that faculty-student interaction is an important part of the college experience. (Cox, B. E., & Orehovec, E., 2007, p. 357). Significant research has demonstrated the importance of interaction between faculty members and students, both in and outside of the classroom (Cox, B. E., & Orehovec, E., 2007, p. 343). Faculty members possess a great deal of knowledge that can be imparted to student. This knowledge could be educational, life skills, and personal experiences that allow the student a contextual view point.

Student leaders are vital to the Kingswood community because they bridge the gap between students and teachers. They are also role models and inspire younger students to become leaders themselves or to further participate in the many opportunities offered at Kingswood. I have always particularly valued the role of house leaders because their position falls outside of the mainstream academic focus and is not limited to a particular year level. They have a unique opportunity to unite and inspire a wide range of students from all areas of the school through a range of sporting and performing arts events.

Members of ASB recently sat down with the Husky Howler Staff to discuss their recent award and dropped some serious nuggets of wisdom about leadership. Chino Hills High ASB recently won the Outstanding Leadership Award issued by CASL (California Association of Student Leaders). Tons of schools from across the state and even Canada went to a conference hosted by CASL at the Ontario Convention Center all to learn new leadership methods. CASL is a student-run organization with students on the state board and our very own CHHS Junior, Caleb Andrew's is now a member of the state board which was an extremely difficult position to attain. Over 300 hundred students applied and he was among top 11 finalists chosen for the Southern Board.

Leadership is an important quality that students should try to pursue. A leader, by definition, is a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country. This generation is the future of the world. Characteristics of future leaders should be able to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully. St. Thomas is motivated to help educate students that I believe are much like myself. I reckon I have exhibited these traits through my education, working, and social life.

aprisha Martin is one of the strongest leaders on campus. Although she is not overly vocal about her opinions or ideas, Kaprisha is one of the first people to take charge when it is needed. She has a strong set of values that allow her to complete her vision to change campus and others for the better. In order to achieve her goals, it not only matter to her if something is achieved, but if the achievement is reached in the most optimal and correct way.

A major leadership experience that I had at my high school is in our student government: REBAR, an acronym for Reinforcing the Student Body of Academy of the Redwoods. Our primary role in the community is facilitating school events, most notably the new student orientation. At the beginning of every year, REBAR members including myself apply leadership skills to a group of new students to teach them about our school and show them around our campus. This opportunity leaves a lasting impact on all students at my high school, Academy of the Redwoods. This is largely because REBAR is responsible for creating the first impression that new students get of our school. This responsibility lasts beyond orientation day. Since we have familiarized ourselves

Leadership appears in an array of forms, whether it be coaching a team, teaching a class, or in our case leading a university. The university administration is in charge of the students in attending that school in many different ways. They have a financial responsibility to the students and the school, as well as a moral obligation with the students to provide the best possible education. There is one issue that regularly occurs during Kutztown University’s spring and fall semesters. Class selection is one of the most stressful time of year for both the students and the faculty. The students are worried about not getting classes they need in order to graduate and the administration is worried about getting enough students to fill every class

The study of leadership in higher education brings with it a multitude of concepts, theories, and topics to learn, and as a novice researcher, it is important to explore as many of these concepts as possible during your degree program in order to gain a better understanding of the magnitude the study of leadership in higher education covers. Throughout a doctoral program on leadership in higher education, candidates will encounter hundreds of scholarly articles and empirical studies that fall in the purview of postsecondary leadership. When reviewing these articles, it is important to analyze and synthesize each piece of research to determine the methodologies used by scholar-practitioners and identify best practices in educational

Kingman High School is considered a large Class 3A high school, with about 255 students. This may seem average compared to many other high schools, although, no matter how big or small the class sizes, leadership offices usually come natural to the popular students in the high school. I am not the most popular student in my high school, so I did not hold any leadership offices until my senior year. Despite this fact, I have been a leader in my school the past four years, even if it was “behind the scenes.” Leadership doesn’t mean being class president all four years, it means being the best role model for others as possible. If I were to give advice to someone who is assuming a leadership position for the first time, I would tell them to obtain

I take a great deal of pride in guiding students to work together to improve themselves and their community. It is my ultimate goal to leave everyone satisfied with their roles and the results that we achieved together. Focusing on critical aspects of humanism by using empathy, I encourage my fellow students to use their voice and take action. However, this does not make me the perfect leader—there’s no such thing. The best a leader can do is improve. I want to go to college because it offers people an extraordinary opportunity to build deep relationships with people from different types of background and origins, while also encouraging the development of a person as a whole to become better leaders who are dedicated to serving.

While students are in college, they are expected to be leaders. However, if one is not placed in an environment where leaders surround them, how can they be expected to be one? By placing 18 year olds in such environments, they will eventually learn how to become leaders themselves, which will in turn help them in the

Outstanding student leadership is something that requires hard work, discipline, and the right students. For a student leadership team to work, the students chosen for the position need to be willing to sacrifice their time and energy for the students under their control. Student leaders must also be willing to get along with other leaders - they don’t need to agree on everything, but being able to work things out is a key requirement for an outstanding student leadership team.

A good memory I have procured this semester was going to the California Institute of Technology. It was memorable because it is my dream university to attend. The tour gave me a good perspective on college life and it really motivated me to start focusing more in school and to reach my goals so that one day I can attend Caltech. Not only that, but I also felt honored being surrounded by people who change the way we look at the world through science and math everyday. I learned that if I stay perseverant and put my mind into my goals, I will achieve them. Hopefully, I make it to Caltech.

Unparalleled, unique, one-of-a-kind, and in a class of their own. Student leaders are one of the rarest commodities in the educational realm of modern society. A leader is a highly pristine and sought after position within the political, social, and educational aspects of society. Leaders are also one of the most ridiculed and chastised figures of the general public for their stereotypical greed and extraordinary selfishness, but personally, a greedy selfish person is not a leader. The world is constantly changing clear into the third millennium A.D. and our perception of leaders must be just as quickly molded, while still maintaining traditional virtues of leadership. Martin Chemers expertly describes leadership in his book, An Integrative Theory of Leadership, as “a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task” (Chemers, Martin). A student leader is someone who cares for their school enough to want the best for it, someone who wants the best for themselves and the student body. A student leader is someone who exhibits the qualities of “intelligence, adjustment, and extraversion”, “conscientiousness and openness to experience”, and pride in what they do for “general self-efficacy” (Arvey et al), (Foti and Hauenstein), (Judge et al), (Kickul and Neuman), (Alliger , De Vader, and Lord), (Foti and Smith), (Hackett, Saha, and Tagger). A student leader is a package of all of the above qualities