The LEAD! Program is open to any LSC-CyFair student in good standing, with a desire to enhance their leadership skills. Our program is designed to prepare leaders for a variety of settings, both at the college and in students' personal and work lives. There is no out-of-pocket expense for students to participate in the program. Students can complete components of the program to earn leadership certificates. The LEAD Program is coordinated through the Office of Student Life.

Retreat or Conference - Fall Semester

Student Life alternates years where one of the following will be offered:

• 2-day (overnight) retreat at Camp Allen, where students can challenge themselves and build their skills as leaders
• 1-day leadership conference held on campus

Students who complete either will earn a leadership certificate.

For Fall 2023, we will have the Leadership Retreat, to be held Friday, November 10-Saturday, November 11. The following will be included: Transportation from LSC-CyFair to Camp Allen (and back), meals/drinks/snacks while at Camp Allen, and overnight lodging at Allen (dormitory-style bunk beds in cabins). Details and a link for sign-ups will be released during the fall semester.

Leadership Challenge Series - Spring Semester

The Leadership Challenge Series will be presented during 3 Friday sessions. Participants will all receive a copy of the book "The Student Leadership Challenge" at the first session. Students who complete the series will earn a leadership certificate.

The Spring sessions are:

• Friday, February 2 - Introduction & Model the Way - 10am-2:30pm - CASE 114-116
• Friday, February 16 - Inspire a Shared Vision & Challenge the Process - CASE 114-116
• Friday, March 1 - Enable Others to Act & Encourage the Heart - CASE 114-116

Lunch will be provided for all sessions. All participants will receive a copy of the book The Student Leadership Challenge at the first session.

Advanced Leadership Certificate

Students who earn certificates for the Leadership Retreat/Conference and the Leadership Challenge Series who wish to earn an advanced Leadership Certificate may do the following:

• Complete 8 hours of approved community service
• Write a 2-page reflection paper about why it is important for leaders to engage with and serve their communities

Advanced Leadership Certificates are presented at the annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony in April.