PSU trains leaders

At Pittsburg State, students learn to be leaders. Through the Presidential Emerging Leaders program and a variety of special events throughout the year, the university helps students develop skills and qualities that make them effective leaders in their clubs and organizations and in the community. As it turns out, these are the same skills that help make PSU graduates stand out both in the world of work and in community service after they graduate.

Recently, the Presidential Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) planned and hosted a basic leadership training conference on campus. Nearly 140 students spent a Saturday learning how to be better leaders in their clubs, organizations, fraternities and sororities.

Angel McAdams, program coordinator in the Campus Activities Center, is one of many people on campus who work closely with student groups. She said the leadership training not only helps students become better leaders, but also helps them become better citizens.

“We emphasize the concept of the servant leader,” McAdams said.

The results are clear, whether it is in a fraternity fundraiser for handicapped children, safe trick-or-treat for community youngsters or the annual BIG Event, in which students fan out across the city for a day of service.

“Every student has some quality or qualities that can help them become an effective leader,” said Ed Wirthwein, assistant director for campus activities. “Our goal is to help students discover those qualities, sharpen their skills and use these tools to make the world a better place.”

For more information:

Presidential Emerging Leaders Program: http://www.pittstate.edu/union/pelp/

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