SGA’s Leadership Development Program Now Accepting Applications

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2015) — The University of Kentucky Student Government Association is now accepting applications for its Leadership Development Program (LDP), an initiative dedicated to building future leaders on campus from the freshman class.

As part of the LDP, those selected will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a leader on campus by networking with other student leaders and the university’s administration, learning about various student organizations on campus and exploring their own personal growth as a leader.

“The Leadership Development Program prepares students for long term success and enables them to find their niche within the UK Community,” Jenna Hollinden, SGA student body vice president, said.

Last year, more than 200 applications were received. Applications are evaluated based on several criteria, including leadership potential and experience, academic success and dedication to community service.

Applicants are screened and half will advance to the interview process. There are two parts to the interviews: “speed dating” style and individual traditional style. The interviewers are student leaders from across campus, not just Student Government.

The top 40 students are chosen to participate in the Leadership Development Program.  Some of the events and activities that are planned for this year include:

•    Introduction to SGA, Student Activities Board, Center for Community Outreach, Leadership Exchange Ambassadors, WRFL and DanceBlue with various activities.

•    Wrap Up America fort-building competition, a service project to collect blankets for homeless individuals in the Lexington community.

•    Leadership Workshop through the Office of Student Involvement (OSI)

•    Discussion and Q&A with University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto

•    Tour of Keeneland, with discussion and Q&A with Connie Van Onselder, CFO

•    Resume Workshop at the Stuckert Career Center

•    Networking Dinner with the UK Alumni Association

•    Tour of the Ashland Estate, with special guest Mayor Jim Gray

To apply, visit this [link].  Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. 

If you have any questions about the application or Student Government, please contact Jenna Hollinden at vicepresident@uksga.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Rebecca Stratton, (859) 323-2395; rebecca.stratton@uky.edu