The Student Leadership Institute (SLI) at Rio Hondo College is a non-credit certificate program in partnership with California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Students who participate acquire and develop the skills and awareness necessary to become an effective leader on campus, in the community, and in their future career. They learn the value of networking, gain effective communication skills, enhance their confidence, define their leadership style, and engage in co-curricular activities that augment their academic learning. Students who successfully complete the program earn a leadership certificate signed by the CSUF college president, a very marketable tool on a resume and on transfer applications.
SLI Students are required to attend a series of workshops which will earn them a leadership certificate from CSUF upon program completion. Participation in SLI is free of charge and open to all RHC students. There are no minimum requirements for units enrolled, grade point average, or prior leadership experience for program participation.
Track 1 Certificate: Emerging Leadership (Fall 2018) (CSUF Certificate)
Workshops are offered through one (1) mandatory conference and include mandatory attendance of at least one (1) workshop from the First Year Success Center and one (1) workshop from The Center for Career and Re-Entry Services and one (1) Student Life & Leadership Community Service Event. All of these support events will need to be completed by Fall 2018 semester. We finish with a program survey and reflection. There are 60 seats in the program, and students are given program acceptance on a first come basis. Students who apply and attend a mandatory orientation are given priority. ASRHC and Student Ambassador students are also given priority in the program.
Track 2 Certificate: Service Learning (Spring 2019) (CSUF Certificate)
Workshops are offered through one (1) mandatory conference in Spring 2019 and will end with a mandatory Service Learning Day. There are 50 seats in the program, and students are given program acceptance on a first come basis. Students who apply and attend a mandatory orientation are given priority. ASRHC and Student Ambassador students are also given priority in the program.
Track 3 Certificate: Social Justice Advocacy (CSULB Certificate)
Workshops are offered through one (1) mandatory conference in Fall 2018 and will end with a mandatory end of program project. There are 25 seats in the program, and students are given program acceptance on a first come basis. Students who apply and attend a mandatory orientation are given priority. ASRHC and Student Ambassador students are also given priority in the program.
SLI Coordinating Committee (SLICC)
SLICC Team Members are a group of Track 1 Certificate graduates who use their knowledge to help mentor the next group of Track 1 students through their program experience. They assist with the planning and preparation of the conferences to ensure their SLI mentees have the best possible experience. The SLICC Team Members have weekly meetings on Fridays with Student Life & Leadership Staff to get additional training. You are required to successfully complete the Track 1 Certificate before applying to the SLICC Team.
To apply to the Student Leadership Institute
1) Complete the online application or a hard copy application from the Student Life & Leadership Department in the Student Union Second Floor SU-201 when it becomes available.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE TRACK 1 CERTIFICATE
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE SLICC TEAM – ON HOLD
APPLICATIONS FOR TRACKS 2 & 3 WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER 2018.
2) Level 1 applicants must attend a mandatory Program Orientation which takes place the month before the conference. Leadership Orientations will provide information on conference schedules and program details. SLICC applicants do not need to attend an orientation.
| Conference - Track 1 Friday, October 19th, 2018 |
Support Events |
|---|---|
| Workshops: | Mandatory attendance of the following: |
| o Introduction to Leadership o Mission, Vision and Goal Setting o True Colors |
o 1 Workshop from First Year Success Center o 1 Workshop from The Center for Career and Re-Entry Services o 1 Student Life & Leadership Community Service Event o Completion of Survey and Reflection |
