The Foundations of Panther Leadership is an introduction to leadership at Georgia State University. Students will have the opportunity to learn about a new model of leadership specifically focused on college students, explore how identity influences leadership, and focus on how they can be an active and engaged community member. There will also be time to get to know other student leaders and staff at Georgia State. If you are interested in getting involved and connected at Georgia State, this is a great first step.

Leadership Conclave, a Georgia State tradition since 1965, is the annual student leadership conference where students will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions on a variety of topics, hear from a inspiring keynote speaker, and network with other students and alumni. The conference is open to all students and sessions are designed for students at all levels from first-year student to seasoned organization leader to students about to graduate.

Leadership Conclave, Friday, September 23, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Student Center East 

Registration, 1 - 1:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
From Fearful to Fearless: Overcoming Your Fears to Step Up by Darryl Bellamy
Darryl is an international speaker and author who uses his experience as an entrepreneur and past student leader to help students have more fearless moments. He's collected more written student fears that anyone in the world and inspired thousands of students to act beyond their worries, fears, and anxieties.

Breakout Sessions, 3:15-4:15 p.m. & 4:25-5:25 p.m.
Sessions are organized into three tracks, but students can choose from any track. The Connect Track is designed for students new to the university and just beginning to explore their personal leadership style. The Inspire Track is designed for student leaders to provide them with skills to successfully lead organizations. The Lead Track is designed to help students nearing graduation prepare for their move into professional roles.

Connect Track
Lead With Your Strengths: How Your Top 5 Make You a Stronger Leader
Understanding Your Leadership Style
Conquering Imposter Syndrome and Owning Your Talents
Head, Heart, and Hustle: Action Planning that Makes a Difference

Inspire Track
Recruiting and Retaining Student Organization Members
Event Planning 101
Delegation: Maximizing Your Team's Potential
Fostering Collaboration through Relationship Building

Lead Track
Maximizing Student Involvement on Your Resume
How to Build the Muscle to Weather Tough Conversations
How to be the CEO of Your Career
Mindful Mojo for Leaders: Feel and Perform at Your Best

Alumni Panel and Networking Event, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Network with students and alumni before a panel discussion featuring several successful Georgia State alumni.  Alumni will share tips for making the most of your college experience and leveraging that in the transition from college to career.

Use the links above to register for the conference and reserve your seat in your preferred breakout sessions. Each session earns credit toward the Student Leadership Certificate.

Communities require leaders from a variety of areas of expertise. Leadership in the City is a lunch and learn series designed to introduce students to leaders from various professions. During these engaging lunch and learn events, students meet local professionals from a variety of career fields, learn about the critical issues facing their professions today, and have the opportunity to ask questions regarding being a leader in their chosen field.

Panther Leadership Academy is a three-day retreat for students interested in an intense leadership development experience. The goal of the retreat is to build participants’ confidence in their leadership skills, so they can positively influence their personal communities. Each year, a group of 80 students is selected to participate in the annual retreat, which is held at a site off campus. Preference is given to students actively involved in leadership in campus student organizations. During the retreat, students are divided into small groups led by a staff facilitator and student mentor. Over the course of the retreat, participants engage in small group discussions, team building activities, skill building workshops and personal reflection. This is a great opportunity to network with other campus leaders and make new friends!

Throughout the year, Leadership Programs offers a variety of special events for students from networking opportunities to keynote speakers. The Leadership Programs team also coordinates the TEDxGeorgiaStateU program. Students should follow the Leadership Programs page on the Panther Involvement Network for the most up to date information on special events.

Student Leadership Certificate Information Sessions
Are you interested in earning the Student Leadership Certificate?  This short presentation will outline the program requirements and discuss how you can track your progress towards the certificate during your time at Georgia State. All information sessions will take place online and will last no more than thirty minutes. Use the links below to register for the session that works for your schedule.

Tuesday, September 21, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 23, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, September 28, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, September 29, 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 30, 2:30 p.m.
Friday, October 1, 9 a.m.
Friday, October 1, 2 p.m.