PPS 146 aims to provide active student leaders with the knowledge, analytical competence, and skills needed to exercise ethical and effective leadership in student groups and campus organizations. Class sessions will explore issues that are critical to leaders and organizations on campus. Potential topics include organization theory, culture and diversity, followership, organizational change; strategy and planning; conflict resolution, decision-making and judgment, leader development and leadership succession, internal and external relations, and assessment and accountability. The course is designed to help students complete a substantial campus organization consulting project.

The projects’ objectives are:

(1) to experience team interpersonal dynamics and leadership challenges under real life conditions;

(2) to reflect upon and learn from the experience;

(3) to produce tangible products and concrete recommendations that add value to student groups and campus organizations;

and (4) to learn more about the unique context of the university community. Students serving in leadership roles on campus are encouraged to apply for this Fall 2009 course.  For additional information, please contact Stephanie M. Helms at stephanie.m.helms@duke.edu.

Participate in the Leadership Showcase!
As a part of OSAF’s LEAD Week, the Leadership Showcase will provide an opportunity for students and student organizations to display how they demonstrate leadership both in and outside of the Duke community. This event will also serve as the kick-off reception for the week (March 23) and will bring together students, faculty, and administrators to discuss leadership at Duke and beyond.
What’s in is for you? Students and student organizations that participate will be recognized and presented with a Certificate of Leadership Engagement, signed by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. In addition, participants will be able to interact with other students and groups, as well as with faculty, staff, and administrators, to discuss their work and share ideas. This event can also facilitate opportunities for future collaboration.
Interested? Email Hillary Waugh: hillary.waugh@duke.edu by March 18, 2009.