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The 2010 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey reveals that corporate America gives workplace volunteerism a strong vote of confidence as a means to make a significant, long-term difference in their communities. According to the survey findings, more than eight in 10 companies believe that volunteerism can help nonprofits accomplish long-term (84%) social goals.

Reference: www.deloitte.com

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Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't even have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve... You only need a heart full of grace.

-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Do you have…•Leadership experience?•Communication skills?•A willingness to make a difference?

You Can!

Introducing...

S.L.E.P.Service Leadership

Endorsement Program

SLEP is a Service Leadership Endorsement Program that enhances an SPSU degree through coursework that explores qualities of leadership in a global and technological society as well as through service that asks students to implement their leadership skills locally through co-curricular activities.

The program implements SPSU’s mission through the use of technology to communicate, to analyze, and to solve complex problems that demand ethical service leadership. The Service Leadership Endorsement Program builds strength of character, integrity, and engaged citizenship.

What is SLEP??

What is an Endorsement Program An endorsement program is similar to having a

minor or a certificate in an additional field, except that it allows for us to give you credit for coursework, workshops, and service. Not only will your transcript indicate that you have an endorsement in leadership, but we will also help you to create a co-curricular portfolio/ resume that helps you to share your work with future employers.

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Why SLEP

“It’s not who you are underneath. It’s what you do

that defines you.”

Rachel Dawes to Bruce Wayne Batman Begins

How does it work

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Students must earn a total of

Points inseparate

areasApproximately a 2year commitment

Area A: Coursework (9 points/ credit hours)Two ENGL 1102 Composition Classes running in the spring!There will be numerous other classes to choose from in the fall. Examples of courses include: COMM 2400 Public Speaking , COMM 2510 Intercollegiate Forensics (Debate), POLS 1101 American Government ,

COMM 2000 Business Communication, COMM 4100 Small-Group Communication class, POLS 2401 Global Issues, MGNT 3105 Management and Organizational Behavior, MGNT 3170 Leadership , Honors interpersonal communication class, Department nominated 3000 level course with leadership component, Honors teaching or mentoring classes

Area B: Leadership Group Participation, unpaid (3 points)Emerging Leaders, Student Honors Council, Academic Teams, Professional Organizations such as LEAPS One year of involvement equals 3 points Area C: Off Campus Leadership Service or Conference Participation (4 points)Large events (two days or more)—Retreats, Off Campus Service Event, Leadership Conference , etc Area D: Student Developmental Events and Activities (6 points)Each event/ activity counts for one point. A total of six points is required. In effort to receive credit, aone page reflective piece is required for credit. Examples of activities include: • Workshops • Speaker Series

The Four Areas

•Movies•Brown Bag Lunches

are you

What

waiting for?

If you are interested, fill out anApplication and turn it in to Nancy

Reichert in D103

Just try the English Comp 1102 class this Spring!

Please e-mail Nancy Reichert [email protected] or

Mitchell Furtner [email protected]

Questions?

“Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” –African Proverb

What are you waiting for?

Never before has man had such a great capacity to control his own environment, to end hunger, poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and human misery. We have the power to make the best generation of mankind in the history of the world. President John F. Kennedy

A business absolutely devoted to service will have A business absolutely devoted to service will have only one worry about profits. They will be only one worry about profits. They will be embarrassingly large. embarrassingly large.

--Henry Ford Henry Ford

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation

and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you will

do things differently”

Warren Buffet