The Winston-Salem State University Leadership Institute is a student development initiative designed to promulgate leadership principles, practices, and procedures that serve as essential elements of individual and organizational success. Successful organizations often require tangible individual success from those seeking to add value through their involvement. Hence, the Leadership Institute embraces the importance of preparing students for major contributions in various forms of human endeavor.
By identifying and assessing the leadership capabilities of undergraduate students, utilizing the principles from best practices and exposing students to a variety of leadership modalities, the Leadership Institute will effectively prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. Winston-Salem State University is making leadership development one of its identifying trademarks.
The Institute is designed to provide opportunities for all students, but will focus primarily on those developing the leadership skills and potential of Winston-Salem State University's best and brightest students.
Mission: To develop high quality students into competent leaders that are committed to contributing to community service and regional development.
Vision: Transform to a year-long student leadership program that serves the community.
Philosophy:
· Commitment to lifelong scholarship
· Ethical and moral responsibility
· Leadership development
· Personal integrity
· Social commitment
Organization: The Leadership Institute Program at Winston Salem State University affords undergraduate students the opportunity to develop and enhance their leadership skills. It is an interactive program designed to develop competent entry-level leaders to contribute to community and regional development. The Leadership Institute Program is organized as follows:
Program Objectives:
· Provide a premier Student Leader Program.
· Select high quality students.
· Develop competent leaders.
· Support community activities.
· Contribute to regional development