Greetings,

We are in the early stages of writing the third edition of Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference and would like to solicit your help.

One of the most appreciated aspects of the first two editions was the use of quotes from college students.  We would like to continue this tradition and include something similar in the third edition with a slight modification—we would like longer “stories” from students describing actual events they have experienced as leaders.

We are seeking 100-200 word “essays” written by student leaders describing actual events that they have experienced. 

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Texas FIRST is now recruiting officers for 2012-2013!  Texas FIRST is an organization of the Volunteer and Service Learning Center, whose mission is to connect first year students to UT and the Austin community through service.  The group meets weekly through the fall and spring semesters – they participate in an average of 2 service events and 2 social events per month, some planned within the group and some in partnership with other student organizations.  We’re looking for motivated student leaders with a passion for service and a desire to help first year students connect with UT!

Officers are responsible for planning and running meetings, creating a fun and open atmosphere for the group’s first-year membership, planning socials and service events, informing members of relevant campus events, and recognizing the good work of members.  Time commitment is a weekly one-hour meeting, as well as weekend/weeknight events on a rotating basis with other exec board members.  All undergraduate students who will have sophomore status by August 2012 are eligible to apply!

 For more information and to find the application, visit our website:

http://txfirst.wordpress.com/meet-the-leads/

 Applications are due Monday, April 30^th!  Questions about the application can be directed to texasfirst@gmail.com.

SAAIL – Students Activating Adaptive and International Leadership

A Unique Partnership between ACPA & the Institute for Shipboard Education (Semester at Sea)

For Undergraduate Students Only

May 21 – June 15, 2012

Central & South America

Are you interested in furthering your leadership development?   Do you have a passion for making positive social change?  Do you want to learn about leadership in an international context? If so, this is the program for you!   Join a dynamic group of undergraduate student leaders from across the world and take the adventure of your life aboard the MV Explorer, the home of Semester at Sea! 

ACPA and Semester at Sea have joined forces to provide this unique opportunity for student leaders.  This program is designed to give students hands-on experience of working and learning collaboratively on a voyage through Central America and the Caribbean.  With a focus on adaptive leadership, you will learn to help address major issues affecting our world that are in line with the United Nations Millennium Goals.  Throughout the voyage, you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with others interested in positive social change, learn from an engaging faculty member experienced in college student leadership development, and participate in service-learning opportunities and site visits. 

If you are interested in expanding your skills and continuing to grow as a leader, we strongly encourage you to participate.  This course promises to be life-changing, and you will be able to take what you learn back to your campus and make a difference within your home community.  Space is limited, so make sure that you sign up to SAAIL today!

Additional information can be found at:

http://www2.myacpa.org/professional-development/home/2261

Application Deadline:  March 5, 2012

Space is very limited.  Apply Today!

Austin based non-profit dedicated to worker owned co-operatives. More information here: Research and Development Interns http://cooperationtexas.coop/2012/02/cooperation-texas-is-seeking-interns/