Student Leadership Institute
Assumption College

SLI is an ten-week noncredit course offered by the Office of Student Activities in an effort to improve student leadership skills in a co-curricular setting. SLI sessions are taught by many different representatives of the Assumption College and surrounding community in order to offer a variety of learning experiences to the participants.

Skills obtained will benefit students both academically and socially. In addition to the skills listed below, participants will also develop problem solving, organization, event planning, public speaking, teamwork skills, and much more! This is an interactive experience which can shape your entire college career and help you get (and keep) a job! Don't miss out on this free opportunity.

SLI sessions are held once a week in the Student Activities Resource Room in the Lower Level of the Hagan Campus Center.

Schedule of Sessions

January 30 – Introduction of the SLI
Sara Swillo
Assistant Director of Student Activities 

February 6 – Communication
Kate D’Angelo
Resident Director of the Living and Learning Center

February 10 (Sunday)- Student Leader Consortium
Conference at Assumption College

February 20 – Service to Others
Carleen Roy -Butler
Director of the Reach Out Center

  February 27 – Diversity
Brenda Safford
Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs

March 19 – Assertiveness
brianna Sevigny
Area Coordinator of the Valley

March 26 – Conflict Resolution
Nancy Crimmin
Dean of Campus Life 

April 2– Leaving your Legacy
Brenda H. Sullivan
Director of Orientation, Transition and Leadership at
The College of the Holy Cross

April 9 – Interviewing Skills
Carol McGuiggan
Co-Director of Career Planning

April 16 – Graduation Reception

SLI Requirements

SLI candidates must be full-time undergraduates in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

SLI candidates must be nominated by a faculty or staff member of Assumption College in order to be considered.

SLI participants are expected to attend ALL SESSIONS and contribute to the group. There are journal entries required for some classes.

SLI participants need to be committed to working as a part of a team.

Intent forms TBA.