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 | CLEAR Leaders Certification Program
What is the CLEAR Leaders Certification Program?
The Campus Life Engagement and Recognition (CLEAR) Leaders Certification Program is a new program in which you can be recognized by Campus Life by participating and engaging in campus programming opportunities. By attending and participating in these events, you are learning a variety of skills that will help you in your development! The goal of this program is to recognize you with a certification from Campus Life verifying that you have attended these events, fulfilled all requirements, and have gained more of a well rounded leadership experience as a result!
Who should participate?
Students that wish to get the most out of their college experience.
Students that want to get exposure to a wide variety of campus experiences.
Students that want to gain recognition for attending campus programming events.
YOU!
What are the requirements of the program?
To participate in the program, you first need to register with Campus Life via the registration form found below. After you register, we will contact you to let you know about upcoming events that you will need to attend in order to achieve the certification.
As a participant, you will be required to attend events over the course of the Fall and Spring semesters. These events cover a wide range of areas and skill sets that are part of being recognized. The events that you will need to attend fall under the following categories:
Academic/Study Skill Proficiency (2 events per academic year)
Examples: Workshops/presentations with the Center for Academic Success.
Fine Arts/Humanities Appreciation (2 events per academic year)
Examples: Programming events such as art exhibits, performances, speakers/events sponsored by Student Activities Board.
Multicultural Competence (2 events per academic year)
Examples: Events sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, The Women’s Center & Disability Services.
Mental/Physical Wellness (2 events per academic year)
Examples: Presentations sponsored by Wellness Education & Outreach Services.
Career Planning/Preparation (2 events per academic year)
Examples: Events/Presentations/Career Fairs sponsored by Career Services.
Engagement in Campus or Local Community (2 entities)
Examples: Involvement in a Recognized Student Organization, Club Sport, Community Organization, Religious Group, Campus Department, etc.
General Leadership Development (3 events per academic year)
Examples: Attendance at programs sponsored by Campus Life or the Leadership Resource Consultants, Leadership Conferences, Off-Campus Leadership Retreats, enrollment and completion of a course associated with the Leadership Development Academic Minor, Greek Organization Leadership Education or Retreat.
Participants are also required to participate in one event per semester that involves:
Experiential Education: Volunteerism/Service to community (2 events total)
Examples: VLSU sponsored events, Service/Philanthropy events, Greek Organization service event/philanthropy, or participation in a service component of a recognized service-learning course. It is vital that the participant engages in reflection associated with any Volunteerism/Service component.
Near the conclusion of the year-long certification program, participants will be invited to participate in one final event as part of the Certification Program:
Experiential Education: Adventure Recreation Component: All participants who have completed the mandated requirements will be sponsored to participate in the Adventure Recreation High/Low Ropes course as part of the Adventure Recreation Component. (Please note that participation in this component is OPTIONAL)
Finally, all participants are required to submit a paper discussing, synthesizing and summarizing their experiences of the previous academic year as they relate to the CLEAR LEADERS Certification Program. This may be an addendum to a reflection paper completed as a requirement of any course involved with the Leadership Development Academic Minor of Service-Learning affiliated course. The length of the paper or addendum is a minimum of four pages.
How will I be recognized for completing the certification?
All participants who fulfill the mandatory requirements will be formally recognized at the annual Campus Life Organization/Leadership Awards banquet in the Spring semester. You will receive a certification commemorating your experience.
Why should I participate in this program?
Those that complete the certification are advised to include this achievement on resumes and applications for campus honors, awards, and leadership positions. This certification will show that you have been engaged in co-curricular learning opportunities to future employers and other organizations!
Other Frequently Asked Questions
How will you measure attendance at events?
Each participant will be emailed/given a form that outlines the various types of events. Bring this form with you to an event, and make certain that the event organizer signs off on your form. Also, as part of your reflection paper, you will be asked to speak to your experience at each event.
When can I sign up?
Enrollment in the CLEAR Leaders Certification Program is rolling. That means, you can sign up at any time during the Spring or Fall semesters. You will be responsible for making sure that you attend the complete number of events.
How will I know which events are part of the program?
There are two different ways we will communicate what events are upcoming. First, you will receive an email every two weeks identifying upcoming opportunities and what specific categorical requirements those events fall into. Also, all events will be identified on the brand new Campus Life Master Calendar.
By going to: www.lsu.edu/studentcalendar you will see a list of all upcoming student events. Simply click on an event, read the description, and you will notice if this event is part of the certification program or not as well as what category the event falls into.
I have additional questions…
If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at campuslife@lsu.edu or the Assistant Director of Campus Life, W. David Gunn at wgunn@lsu.edu. You can also call Campus Life at 578 5160 and ask to speak to someone about the program.
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