Leadership Development
Looking for a chance to learn about or develop your leadership skills? You’ve found the right place to do it. Co-Curricular Programs is home to leadership programs and initiatives tailored for Loyola students. These programs, through the Ignatius Loyola Institute for Values Education (iLIVE), can help you discover your own personal leadership style, develop your strengths and talents, and apply your unique skills! Get to know other student leaders on campus and create positive change on campus and in the community.
Cardoner Leadership Program Applications are Available
Applications are now available for the Cardoner Leadership Program and are due on or before May 11, 2012. To apply, please click here. If you have questions about the application or the program, please contact Jenna Rae Vercillo, Assistant Director of Student Leadership at vercillo@loyno.edu.
Cardoner Leadership Program
The Cardoner Leadership Program is a co-curricular leadership program designed to challenge students’ perspectives on leadership, raise awareness of social issues, and motivate students to take active leadership roles. The Cardoner Leadership Program leaders participate in academic and co-curricular projects and live together in a leadership living learning community. Students are selected based on an application process and are awarded a scholarship for their participation in the program. Applications for the Cardoner Leadership Program are now available here and are due on May 11, 2012. If you have questions about the application or the program, please contact Jenna Rae Vercillo, Assistant Director of Student Leadership at vercillo@loyno.edu.
Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to identify, support, and develop new leadership at Loyola University New Orleans. Students in the program participate in an eight-week leadership education series that includes topics such as teambuilding, discovering your leadership style, values-driven leadership, problem solving, and how to be an inclusive leader. Students also participate in a community service project and a recognition ceremony at the end of each session.
StrengthsQuest
StrengthsQuest is our strengths–based development program that provides you with the skills to discover, develop and apply your unique individual talents throughout your Loyola experience. The StrengthsQuest Program was created by the Gallup Organization and is grounded in positive psychology. StrengthsQuest is used by universities nationwide and has become a common language for over 700,000 participants.
As a first year student you will be able to complete the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment to identify your unique strengths and themes of talent. During Wolfpack Welcome, all first-year students participate in the StrengthsQuest Conference to better understand your personal strengths. Throughout the year you can take part in StrengthsQuest programs all over campus including your residence hall, career development, and many more.
As a first year student, discover what your strengths really are.
As a sophomore, develop your strengths to enhance your strategies for academic success and community involvement.
As an upper classman, apply your strengths to achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals.
Loyola University New Orleans Aurum Society
The Loyola University New Orleans Aurum Society recognizes the success of junior and senior students who have shown exemplary leadership to the Loyola and New Orleans communities and have maintained high academic standards. These students must also show leadership contributions in at least one of the following realms of campus life:
• Athletics
• Campus Involvement
• Community Service
• Creative and Performing Arts
• Journalism, Speech, and Mass Media
Collectively, these students are honored for their abilities to balance their academic pursuits and leadership responsibilities and leave a lasting legacy at Loyola.
In addition to being selected to the Loyola Aurum Society, these students will be the charter group for Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society. The Loyola University New Orleans Aurum Society will also lead the recognition of student leaders at Loyola through hosting the annual Student Leadership Awards in May.
Submit your application to the Loyola Aurum Society by March 10, 2012.
Resources for Facilitators
Are you hosting a training for student leaders? Do you need to plan a teambuilding session? Are you looking for leadership resources for your students? Let us help! We have workshop and resource information for you to access in planning your session.
The Co-Curricular Programs staff can assist in your leadership and teambuilding needs. If you are interested in having a staff member assist in facilitating a leadership, strengths, or teambuilding session, please contact Heather Roundtree at hrround@loyno.edu or (504) 865-3276.