Overview of Phases

During the first year of the Sleight Servant Leadership Program, students are focused on learning about their interests and abilities and how these unique qualities fit into a larger community.   

SELF in relation to others (First-Year)

First-Year students will…

1. Complete a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and Strong Interest Inventory® as part of their First-Year Seminar Group.
2. Participate in inventory group assessment with their First-Year Seminar class.
3. Begin their digital portfolios.
4. Complete 15 hours of volunteer service.
5. Reflect on their assessments and volunteer experience in their digital portfolios.

Sophomore students begin to focus on larger issues of leadership including ethics, communication, and teamwork. Making connections and building relationships are key focal points during this year. 

ETHICAL SERVANT LEADERSHIP (Sophomore Year)

Sophomore program participants will…

1. Participate in a summer Sophomore Leader Academy.
2. Engage in regular discussions with small groups focusing on topics of ethics, critical thinking, diversity, and service projects.
3. Have the opportunity to complete the StrengthsFinder® assessment in the spring semester if they are interested in applying for a Peer Educator position.
4. Begin developing a career plan, including declaring a major.
5. Update reflections and co-curricular experiences sections of their digital portfolios.

Participating junior students, who are selected, are fully engaged in their Peer Educator role this year and are serving others through this active involvement on-campus.  This year is focused on continuing personal development, while engaging themselves as leaders in a larger community. 

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP (Junior Year)

Participating junior students will…

1. Continue service to others through their peer roles, leadership roles or other volunteer experiences.
2. Update reflections and co-curricular experiences sections of their digital portfolios

Participating senior students are transitioning into active, engaged, global citizens who are role models of service and leadership within their communities.

LEGACY for the Common Good (Senior Year)

Participating senior students will…

1. Participate in monthly reflections related to transitions.
2. Design, implement, and assess a service project for First-Year students.
3. Serve as a mentor during the Sophomore Leadership Academy.
4. Finalize career plans and steps to find their first professional job or gain entrance to graduate school.
5. Update reflections and co-curricular experiences sections of their digital portfolios.
6. Present their legacies to other members of the Albion community.