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Division of Student Affairs
The Mission of the Student Leadership
Institute (SLI)
To develop students who inspire others to act.
The Values of SLI
Commitment: Speaks to our belief that our word is our
bond. Members of the Student Leadership Institute respect
and honor their commitments. Members understand that
a promise or commitment unfulfilled tarnishes their own
reputation and diminishes the reputation of the Institute.
Community: Speaks to our belief that leadership is possible
only in relationship with others. Members of the Student
Leadership Institute are part of a family with a rich and
distinguished history. Members acknowledge that our family
is enhanced when we work together in common cause and is
diminished when ego runs rampant. Members recognize that
all we do is for the good of the Institute, the University, and the
community.
Change: Speaks to our belief that leadership is about positive
change. Members of the Student Leadership Institute strive to
better themselves and the communities to which they belong.
Accountability
All members of the Institute (members, alumni interns, alumni,
and faculty) are held to the highest standards of ethics and
must, at all times, uphold the values of the Institute.
The Ethics Committee is comprised of member(s) of the
faculty and alumni interns and is charged with holding
members accountable to their commitments as members of
the Institute. The Committee operates independently and has
complete discretion with respect to the sanctions imposed on
members for failing to uphold the values of the Institute.
In certain cases, such as the expulsion of a member, the
Committee must consult with the SLI Chair before acting.
SLI defines Leadership
Leadership is the process of facilitating positive change for
individuals, institutions, communities, and the world.
We believe that leadership does not require formal authority or
personal charisma. Every person has the capacity to lead;
and, this capacity can be developed in all people who are
committed to doing so.
We believe that leadership is a process and not a goal. We
believe that leadership has the greatest potential to emerge in
people when their individual passions align with the needs of
their communities.
This definition requires demonstrated skills of: self-awareness
and awareness of others, relationship building skills,
teamwork skills, and strategic thinking skills.
History of SLI:
The Student Leadership Institute (SLI) at Syracuse University
was founded in 2007 after then Senior Vice President and
Dean of Student Affairs Barry Wells charged the Division
of Student Affairs with the creation of a true leadership
experience for students at Syracuse University.
Since its founding in 2007, SLI has undergone a number
of changes including transitioning from monthly year-long
workshops to monthly semester-long workshops to its current
focus on retreats. The one constant has been the weekend
retreat at the Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan,
NY. The Oswegatchie retreat has always given new members
of the Institute the opportunity to connect with one another
as well as the faculty; to learn about them; and, to begin the
process of becoming part of the SLI family.
Today, there are over 150 alumni representing every academic
school/college at Syracuse University. While the shape of the
Institute has changed, the core purpose has remained the
same: to provide a comprehensive leadership experience for
students.
SLI Members & Structure
Members: Membership in SLI is open to undergraduate
students at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF who meet the
qualifications for membership: minimum 2.5 GPA (cumulative),
sophomore or junior status, and the ability to commit for
the entirety of the program (1 year minimum). Members are
nominated by faculty and staff at SU and SUNY-ESF once a
year. Nominees are then invited to apply for admittance into
the Institute. Applications are then reviewed by the SLI faculty.
Alumni Interns: Interns are SLI alumni who apply and
are selected to work alongside the SLI faculty and chair to
administer the day-to-day operations of the Institute.
Alumni: Alumni are SLI graduates. There are over 150.
Faculty: The SLI Faculty is made up of educators and
administrators from across the Division of Student Affairs at
Syracuse University. The Faculty is charged with maintaining
the integrity of the Institute, setting the educational agenda,
and providing internship to members, interns, and alum. The
SLI Chair is a member of the faculty and is charged with the
general administration of the Institute.
4. THE SLI S t r at e g ic pa r t n e r s
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Democracy Matters, a non-partisan campus-based
national student organization, works to get big private
money out of politics and people back in. Offering paid
internships to undergraduates and affiliate internships
to high school students, Democracy Matters mentors the
next generation of leaders dedicated to strengthening
our democracy. Students organize actions and projects
connecting pro-democracy reforms to issues of
environment, civil rights, education, health care, foreign
policy, and more.
The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at Syracuse
University is the outreach arm of the Whitman
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises department.
The mission of the Falcone Center is to facilitate the
entrepreneurial activity on campus and the local and
regional communities. Centered on the mindset of Dream
> Believe > Pursue, the Falcone Center aims to help
develop the entrepreneur within, providing the resources
and mindset for creating new ventures, new products and
new methods through a variety of innovative programs and
initiatives.
The Intergroup Dialogue Program at the School of
Education at Syracuse University is deeply involved in
the nexus of theory, research, and practice important for
intergroup dialogue. Faculty, teaching, and research staff
are familiar with and active in various expressions of social
justice education. Collectively and individually, we are
committed to research that develops an understanding of
critical learning processes and change through education.
The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion at
the Maxwell School of Syracuse University is dedicated
to applying the best practices of social marketing and
science to create public health programs that are
motivating and sustainable.
Outdoor Education in the Division of Student Affairs
at Syracuse University provides outdoor recreation
opportunities, services, and educational experiences for
the University community during the academic year. The
program offers outdoor adventure education trips, in
which participants enjoy the beauty of nature and expand
outdoor skills, while promoting minimal impact practices
and having fun!
5. THE SLI S t r at e g ic pa r t n e r s
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation,
and Historic Preservation (SPHO) helps communities
identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic,
archeological, and cultural resources. The SHPO works
with governments, the public, and educational and
not-for-profit organizations to raise historic preservation
awareness, to instill in New Yorkers a sense of pride in the
state’s unique history and to encourage heritage tourism
and community revitalization.
The Public Affairs program at the Maxwell School of
Syracuse University is designed to help students develop
the analytical and workplace skills necessary for a
career in the public-sector. The program also emphasizes
experiential learning and community service.
The Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict
and Collaboration (PARCC) at the Maxwell School of
Syracuse University is a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary
research center that advances both theory and practice in
the fields of conflict and collaboration.
Student Centers and Programming Services (SCPS))
serves the Syracuse University community by managing
the Schine and Goldstein Student Centers and scheduling
non-academic programs on campus. The office serves
approximately 450 recognized student organizations as
well as all academic and administrative departments on
campus. SCPS acts as an information network for the
campus coordinating support services such as technical
needs, room set-ups, safety needs, and scheduling over
13,000 programs each fiscal year.
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Preamble
The Student Leadership Institute (SLI) is a unique community;
its mission is to develop students who inspire others to act.
The community is guided by three core values: Commitment,
Community, and Change. These values are at the heart of the
Institute and represent the covenant between the Institute and
its members.
Commitment speaks to our belief that our word is our
bond. Members of the Student Leadership Institute, as
identified leaders on campus and in the community, respect
and honor their commitments. Members understand that
a promise or commitment unfulfilled tarnishes their own
reputation and diminishes the reputation of the Institute.
Community speaks to our belief that leadership is
possible only in relationship with others. Members of the
Student Leadership Institute, as identified leaders on campus
and in the community, are part of a family with a rich and
distinguished history. Members acknowledge that our family
is enhanced when we work together in common cause and is
diminished when ego runs rampant. Members recognize that
all we do is for the good of the Institute, the University, and the
community.
Change speaks to our belief that leadership is about
positive change. Members of the Student Leadership
Institute, as identified leaders on campus and in the
community, strive to better themselves and the communities
to which they belong.
Responsibilities
There are certain responsibilities that every member of the
Institute must uphold if the community is to grow and prosper:
• To respect the dignity of myself and all persons with whom
I interact;
• To conduct myself in ways that reflects positively on me
and the Institute;
• To strive for excellence in my academic pursuits and, at all
times, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher;
• To honor my commitment to the Institute by fully
participating in all meetings, programs, projects, etc.; and,
• To abide by University policies, and at no time be on
disciplinary status of probation, suspension, or expulsion.
Rights
Members of the Institute also enjoy certain rights:
To be treated with respect by all members of the Institute;
To receive advising and mentors from members of the SLI
Faculty and Interns with respect to successfully navigating the
Institute as well as other matters of importance;
To receive, in a timely manner, all SLI Perks and Rewards for
Exceptional Service as outlined in the Membership Manual
such as the SLI Membership Pin, Padfolio, Messenger Bag,
certificates of completion, etc.
To expect up-to-date information related to progress in the
Institute;
Intervention Process
The intervention process is managed by the SLI Ethics
Committee. It is designed to help members curb behaviors
that violate the SLI Code of Ethics.
Step 1: The member will receive a written warning via email
from the SLI alumni member who serves on the Ethics
Committee. This warning might occur for a number of reasons,
but likely because the member has earned less than 75%
of possible credits. See “Success in the Student Leadership
Institute” for more information.
Step 2: The member will meet face-to-face with the SLI alumni
member who serves on the Ethics Committee. This meeting may
occur for a number of reasons, but likely because the member’s
earnings have not improved since the initial warning.
Step 3: The member will meet face-to-face with the SLI alumni
member who serves on the Ethics Committee as well as the
faculty representative who sits on the Ethics Committee.
Important note
The Ethics Committee has the right to bypass any of the above
steps if deemed appropriate.
Possible Sanctions
Sanctions imposed on members for failure to reflect the
values of the Institute are at the discretion of the SLI Ethics
Committee. In some cases, the Ethics Committee will consult
with the Faculty and/or the SLI Chair. Possible sanctions
include:
a. Required attendance at one or more SLI programs that are
“optional”
b. Reduction of base credit by amount amount or percentage
(example: from 10c/program to 6c/program)
c. Restitution hours served to the Institute. These hours will
be served in the Office of Student Activities under the
supervision of the Associate Director and SLI Chair
d. Expulsion from the Institute
Important note
Failure to attend a mandatory program results in immediate
expulsion from the Institute unless prior approval is obtained
from the Institute chair. See “The Student Leadership Institute
Programming” section for a list of required programs.
7. SLI C u r r icu l u m
Fall Semester Spring Semester
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Practicum
Experiences
Leadership Symposium
Healthy Monday
Panasci Business Plan
Outdoor Field Experience
Campaign Organizing
Event Planning
Not for Credit
• Same as “for credit” but not final
portfolio
• Members will receive 10 credits
for each assessment, reflection,
and faculty meeting they
complete.
“Majors”
Conflict Resolution
Intergroup Dialogue
Intergroup Dialogue
Entrepreneurship
Outdoor Education
Power & Politics
Event Logistics,
Planning, and
Management
General Curriculum
Welcome Week
Oswegatchie
Town Halls
Leadership Retreat
Welcome Back Retreat
Social Event(s)
Graduation
For Credit
Select Practicum Experience
Identify team project /Craft
implementation plan
Complete Skills Assessment
Track hours that you work on team stuff
weekly (blackboard)
Complete”Meeting Effectiveness
Survey” after each meeting
Complete monthly reflection(s) (inc.
conflict management assessment):
February
• Why did you select the skills you did
to improve?
• Identify 2 ways you plan tmeet the
skills goals you set for each of the 3
skills you identified
March
• Identify which goals you followed
through on and results (specific
examples)
April
• Final Reflection
Schedule 15 minute check-ins bi-weekly
with Intern tgover current issues
Schedule 30 minute check-ins
monthly with Faculty mentor tgover
progress towards skills development/
assessments. Revise “skills” as
needed.
Complete project
Compile and submit final portfolio
8. THE SLI G e n e r a l C u r r icu l u m
SLI’s General Curriculum introduces members to the fundamentals of team building, strategic thinking, and relationship building.
General Curriculum Learning Outcomes
Value Outcome Assessment
Method
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Criteria for Success
Commitment Members will demonstrate
the ability not to over-commit.
SLI Credits 60% of graduating members will achieve
“silver”, “gold” or “platinum” status.
Community Members will be able to
articulate multiple (3+)
communities to which they
belong.
Work Order 75% of members will be able to articulate at
least 3 communities to which they belong on
prompting.
Community/Change Members will demonstrate
an ability to identify multiple
(3+) “players” associated
with a particular issue.
Work Order 75% of members will be able to articulate
multiple players associated with an issue on
prompting.
Community/Change Members will demonstrate
an ability to articulate
issues from multiple (2+)
perspectives.
Work Order 75% of members will be able to articulate
multiple perspectives associated with an issue
on prompting.
Change Members will demonstrate
an ability to work effectively
in teams.
Work Order 90% of members will be able to articulate the
stages of group development.
90% of members will be able to articulate what
stage their group is in and why on prompting.
75% of members will be able to articulate and
implement strategies for moving their group
from one stage to the next.
100% of teams will score a 5 on all parts of the
following assessments: Team Effectiveness,
Conflict Effectiveness, and Overall Group
Assessment. Each assessment will be delivered
twice—once at the midway point for the team
and then at the end.
Change Members will demonstrate
an ability to generate
and implement an idea
(conception-to-action) in a
team setting.
Plan of action will be
submitted on-time
to the SLI Chair and
appropriate team
advisor(s).
Completion of
project includes
100% of members
completing the final
Team Effectiveness,
Conflict Effectiveness,
and Overall Group
Assessment
assessments.
100% of SLI practicum teams will generate and
submit a plan of action.
100% of SLI practicum projects will be
completed.
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Welcome Week
Members return for team building and training 1 week prior to
the beginning of the Fall semester.
Oswegatchie Retreat
Weekend long team building retreat.
Skills Workshops
Weekly workshops in the fall where members develop skills in
networking, budgeting, ideation, and more.
Leadership, personality, skills, team
effectiveness, and conflict management
effectiveness surveys
Multiple assessments that help members pinpoint strengths
and areas for improvement in their leadership.
Town Halls
Monthly check-ins beginning in November.
Business Retreat
Weekend retreat in October where members begin their
practicum projects.
Welcome Back Retreat
January retreat that welcomes members back to campus after
winter break.
Social Events
Fun social gatherings.
Graduation
THE SLI Ma j o r s & P r ac t icum
The SLI Majors provide members with the opportunity to learn more about specific content areas. The majors are facilitated
by the Institute’s Strategic Partners. The Practicum Experiences provide members with the opportunity to put their learning to
practice in a team setting. These experiences are facilitated by SLI Faculty and Strategic Partners.
Conflict Resolution
Major Partner Required Practicum
Conflict Resolution Program for the Advancement
of Research on Conflict &
Collaboration (Maxwell)
Leadership Symposium
Major Description:
Conflict Resolution is conceptualized as the processes
involved in peacefully ending conflict between and among
parties. Members who select this major will learn theories and
practices associated with mediating and negotiating conflict.
This major will be facilitated by instructional staff and faculty
in the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict
and Collaboration and the Conflict Management Center in
Maxwell.
Through our partnership with the Maxwell School’s
Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and
Collaboration, members of the Institute have the opportunity
to earn a certificate in Conflict Resolution.
Practicum Description:
The Leadership Symposium (formally the Student
Leadership Conference) is a half-day leadership program
for undergraduate students at Syracuse University. The
Symposium will focus on a single aspect of leadership (ex:
Ethics) and will challenge participants to consider the selected
topic’s relationship to the process of leadership.
Members of the Institute who select this practicum experience
will work collaboratively to design and implement this program
for the SU community.
Time Commitment: 5-9 hours/week
Additional Requirements: Members of this team must
identify someone on campus (faculty or staff) with expertise
in the topical area with whom to work. In order to select this
practicum experience, the member must also select the
Conflict Resolution or Intergroup Dialogue major.
Summary of Requirements for Certification:
• Graduation from Institute
• Attendance at 5 Conflict Resolution Workshops sponsored
by PARCC or the Center for Conflict Management
• Completion of at least 1 Conflict Management Assessment
and 3 team effectiveness surveys during the practicum
experience
• Select the Leadership Symposium practicum experience
and work with a team of students to plan and implement
the annual program.
10. Entrepreneurship
Major Partner Required Practicum
Entrepreneurship Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship
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(Whitman)
Business Model
Major Description:
Centered on the mindset of Dream > Believe > Pursue,
the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship aims to help
develop the entrepreneur within, providing the resources
and mindset for creating new ventures, new products and
new methods through a variety of innovative programs and
initiatives. Members who select the Entrepreneurship track
will be exposed to the skills required to both conceptualize
and begin the process of launching a business venture. These
members will benefit from the expertise and mentoring of
staff in the Falcone Center of Entrepreneurship; and, will be
challenged to conceptualize a business venture and create
a business concept proposal (and potentially a complete
business plan) for inclusion in the Panasci Business Plan
Competition.
Through our partnership with Whitman’s Falcone Center for
Entrepreneurship, members of the Institute will have the
opportunity to earn a certificate in Entrepreneurship.
Practicum Description:
A business model describes the rationale of how an
organization creates, delivers, and captures value, in
economic, social, cultural or other contexts. It is a condensed
version of elements that make up a full business plan
and helps define a company’s feasibility. The business
model includes descriptions of a firm’s value proposition,
infrastructure, customers, and finances. It assists firms in
aligning their activities by illustrating potential trade-offs.
Time Commitment: TBD based on project.
Additional Requirements: Members who select this team
must complete the requirements for the Entrepreneurship
major in order to graduate.
Optional: For additional training and instruction on writing a
full business plan, members can enroll in EEE/458. This one
credit course is offered during the Spring semester.
Organization: TBD based on project selected.
Learning Outcome(s)
Outcome Assessment Method Criteria for Success
Understanding what
Through the development of and
entrepreneurship is.
content within the Business Model.
Each student or team will submit a Business Model
in January and attend three Boot Camp training
sessions.
Familiar with the process of
starting a business ventures
Complete evaluation form of Boot
Camp sessions they attended.
Attendance at Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
sessions Weeks 1, 3 and 4 and turn in evaluation
form
Understanding how leadership
skills and entrepreneurial
success are linked
A 5-minute oral presentation to
Falcone Center staff.
Demonstrate understanding of entrepreneurial
attributes such as courage, vision, etc.
Summary of Requirements for Certification:
• Graduation from Institute
• Attendance at Falcone Center Open House (Fall)
• Participation in “3” Entrepreneur Boot Camp programs
sponsored by the Falcone Center in the Fall semester
• “So you want to be an entrepreneur” (3 hours)
• “How to get more out of a business plan” (3 hours)
• “Entrepreneurial marketing” (3 hours)
• Spend 3 hours (as a group) in the Falcone Center after the
October retreat and before the spring semester
• Select the Business Model practicum experience and work
with a team of students to (a) apply to the Couri Hatchery
Business Incubator and (b) Turn in a Business Model
11. Health, Health Policy, and Wellness
Major Partner Required Practicum
Health, Health Policy, and Wellness Lerner Center for Public Health
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Promotion (Maxwell)
Healthy Monday
Major Description:
Public health is not just about preventing disease, but
ensuring that a community supports people in their quest
to have and maintain good health, such as having clean
water, safe places to walk, and access to healthy food. The
Health, Health Policy, and Wellness major and practicum are
run by staff and graduate students at the Lerner Center for
Public Health at The Maxwell School. The major will expose
interested students to experts in the field of public health by
way of attendance the CNY Master of Public Health Grand
Rounds Lecture Series at SUNY Upstate. The practicum/
project will involve groups developing and implementing a
Healthy Monday Syracuse program on campus—a public health
campaign run by the Lerner Center that focuses on nutrition,
physical activity, tobacco cessation and stress reduction.
Please note the certificate in Health, Health Policy and
Wellness is only available for those completing the major and
practicum combined.
Through our partnership with the Maxwell School’s Lerner
Center for Public Health Promotion, members of the Institute
have the opportunity to earn a certificate in Health, Health
Policy, and Wellness.
Practicum Description:
Healthy Monday is a national initiative to help end chronic
preventable diseases by offering weekly prompts and
programs to support people and participating organizations
in starting and sustaining healthy behaviors. Members of the
Institute who select the Health, Health Policy, and Wellness
major will also implement a Healthy Monday campaign at
Syracuse University in collaboration and consultation with the
Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion.
Time Commitment: 5-9 hours/week
Additional Requirements: Members who select this
practicum must complete the requirements for the Health,
Health Policy, and Wellness major in order to graduate.
Organization: TBD based on project selected.
Learning Outcome(s)
Outcome Assessment Method Criteria for Success
Understand the guiding principles of
Feedback discussions during
the Lerner Center and its work.
workshops and mentor meetings
Attendance at workshops and mentor
meetings
Understand the mission and health
prevention focus behind the Healthy
Monday Syracuse Campaign, as well
as other public health initiatives.
Feedback discussions during
workshops and mentor meetings.
Attendance at workshops and mentor
meetings; attendance at 1 Grand Rounds
lecture.
Summary of Requirements for Certification:
• Graduation from Institute
• Participation in 2 Lerner Center Workshops
• Completion of 2 short readings about Health Monday
• Select the Healthy Monday practicum experience and work
with a team of students to develop and implement a Healthy
Monday Campaign.
• Attendance at 1 “Grand Round” lecture sponsored by
Upstate and the MPH program.
• Complete an evaluation of the practicum experience.
Intergroup Dialogue
Major Partner Required Practicum
Intergroup Dialogue Intergroup Dialogue Program (School of
Education)
Leadership Symposium
Major Description:
Can we talk? Leaders are tasked with the often times difficult
role of creating understanding across difficult disagreements
and differences. This major will empower participating
students through the development of dialogue and facilitation
skills. Dialogic communication skills are essential for
both community and executive leadership. As a result of
participating in this major, you will learn how to engage in
difficult dialogues across differences in both positions and
power; you will learn how to use effective communication to
lead diverse teams and organizations; and you will learn how
to facilitate dialogue with students and student groups across
campus. This major will be facilitated by the instructional staff
of the Intergroup Dialogue Program.
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Practicum Description:
The Leadership Symposium (formally the Student
Leadership Conference) is a half-day leadership program
for undergraduate students at Syracuse University. The
Symposium will focus on a single aspect of leadership
(ex: Ethics) and will challenge participants to consider the
selected topic’s relationship to the process of leadership.
Members of the Institute who select this practicum
experience will work collaboratively to design and implement
this program for the SU community.
Time Commitment: 5-9 hours/week
Additional Requirements: Members of this team must
identify someone on campus (faculty or staff) with expertise
in the topical area with whom to work. In order to select this
practicum experience, the member must also select the
Conflict Resolution or Intergroup Dialogue major.
Learning Outcome(s)
Outcome Assessment Method Criteria for Success
Students will learn how to participate in dialogic
communication.
Students will learn how to actively listen and actively
communicate with others
Students will learn how to listen empathically and how
to practice perspective taking
Students will learn to teach others how to engage in
dialogic communication
Summary of Requirements for Certification:
• Graduation from Institute
• Participation in a 6, 2-hr, workshops
• Select the Leadership Symposium practicum experience
and work with a team of students to plan and implement
the annual program.
Power and Politics
Major Partner(s) Required Practicum
Power and Politics Democracy Matters Campus Organizing
Major Description:
Student social movements have challenged power and
changed politics in America. This major will explore past
and present movements. SLI students will learn the skills
necessary for creating social change -- developing strategy
and tactics, coalition-building, grassroots organizing,
designing workshops, using the media etc. necessary for
creating social change. Emphasis will be on the power of
wealth in politics in the US today. There will be a practicum/
project experience as part of Power and Politics where
students will actually apply what they have learned. The major
and practicum will be facilitated by the staff of Democracy
Matters, a non-partisan, non-profit national student
organization.
Through our partnership with Democracy Matters, members
of the Institute will have the opportunity to earn a certificate
in Power & Politics.
Practicum Description:
Students will recruit and work with other SU students as a
team in educating their peers about what they have learned,
applying the organizing skills they have developed to create
programs and projects that reach students at SU.
Learning Outcome(s)
Outcome Assessment Method Criteria for Success
Students will gain knowledge of student movements and
Questionnaire
social movements—especially the Civil Rights Movement
on the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Civil Rights Act
Students will understand the role of money in politics
today and the social movement development in
response.
Questionnaire
Students will develop skills in grassroots organizing. Questionnaire
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Summary of Requirements for Certification:
• Graduation from Institute
• Participation in 5 workshops in the Fall semester
• Selection of the Power & Politics practicum experience and
work with a team of students to organize an on-campus
campaign
Outdoor Education
Major Partner(s) Required Practicum
Outdoor Education SU Outdoor Education Program & NY State
Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic
Preservation
Green Lakes Outdoor Adventure Trip
Major Description:
Members who select the Outdoor Education Major will
learn about and engage in outdoor recreation leadership
opportunities, natural resource stewardship, & environmental
interpretation from our Institute partners: Syracuse University
Outdoor Education and the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation & Historic Preservation. Members will attend 3
workshops, which provide opportunities to explore local NY
State parks as well as on-campus outdoor education facilities.
Members will culminate the experience by designing and
leading SU Outdoor Education’s annual daytrip to Green
Lakes State Park.
Through our partnership with Syracuse University Outdoor
Education and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation,
& Historic Preservation, members will have the opportunity to
earn a certificate in Outdoor
Learning Outcomes
Outcome Assessment Method Criteria for Success
Members will become familiar with the
Experiential Learning Cycle as it pertains
to adventure trips / challenge course
programming.
Survey / Field Observation Articulation of the Learning Cycle and how to
apply it during the outdoor adventure trips/
challenge course programming. Facilitators will
help guide the group through a group process /
reflection activity.
Members will learn how to assess, plan, and
implement an adventure program for various
groups.
Group will plan, implement
and assess the Green lakes
Hiking Trip.
Articulation and Implementation of the steps
involved with planning, implementing and
assessing programs for various groups.
Members will become aware of local or
regional outdoor recreation opportunities.
Survey Identification of 3 or more local or regional
outdoor recreation opportunities.
Members will learn about Natural Resource
Stewardship Projects being spearheaded by
the NYS OPRHP.
Survey Identification of at least 2 NRS projects and the
main goals of each project.
Member will learn about invasive species
affecting the Central New York Region.
Survey Identification of at least 2 invasive species &
how each affects State Parks resources.
Members will become familiar with
Interpretation and its associated principles.
Survey Ability to define “interpretation” and identify
interpretive principles.
Members will understand interpretive themes
and how they pertain to an interpretive
program.
Survey Identification of interpretive themes and their
role in an interpretive program.
Members will become familiar with Maslow’s
Hierarchy of Needs and how to address them
on a nature hike.
Survey Members will be able to articulate how to
address Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs while on a
nature hike.
Members will learn the basics of how to plan
and implement a nature hike for various
audiences.
Survey Articulation of the basic steps of planning
and implementing a nature hike for various
audiences.
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Practicum Description:
The Syracuse University Outdoor Education program
coordinates an annual trip for students to Green Lakes State
Park. Members who select this practicum experience will work
collaboratively to design and lead this trip in partnership with
Outdoor Education and the NY State Department of Parks,
Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
Time Commitment: TBD
Additional Requirements: Members who select this team
must complete the requirements for the Outdoor Education
major in order to graduate.
Organization: TBD
Summary of Requirements for Certification:
• Graduation from Institute
• Participation in 3 workshops/programs
• Selection of the Outdoor Education practicum experience
and work with a team of students to organize the annual
Hiking at Green Lakes Outdoor Adventure Trip.
Event Logistics, Planning, and Management
Major Partner(s) Required Practicum
Event Logistics, Planning, and
Student Centers & Programming
Management
Services
Stress Buster Pancake Breakfast
Event Logistics, Planning, and Management
Members who select this major will gain a valuable
perspective on all aspects that encompass an event.
They will learn what makes our student employees successful
customer service agents on campus and will interact with the
staff whose behind-the-scenes work makes events happen. In
the practicum members will use their skills to plan different
events.
Through our partnership with Student Centers and
Programming Services, members will have the opportunity
to earn a certificate in Event Logistics, Planning, and
Management.
Practicum Description:
Student Centers and Programming Services organizes an
annual Stress Buster Pancake Breakfast each semester. The
event servers between 400 and 600 students each semester.
Members who select this practicum experience will work
alongside staff in SCPS to plan this large-scale event for the
campus community.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome Assessment Method Criteria for Success
Gain awareness of Student Centers and
Programming Services generally as well
as specific functions of the office.
Increase knowledge about all aspects of
the event planning process.
Gain exposure to skill based knowledge
in excellent customer service, effective
communication, and basic problem
solving through the CAPS Customer
Service Program.
Summary of Requirements for Certification:
• Graduation from Institute
• Participation in 3-6 workshops and 2 (two) on-line learning
modules
• Selection of the Event Management practicum experience
and successful completion of the project.
15. SLI for Ac a d e m ic c r e d i t
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Members of the Institute, who earn at least
150 Institute Credits in the Fall and meet the
requirements of their SLI Major, are eligible to
enroll in PAF 410: Practicum in Public Policy
Leadership Development through the Public Affairs
department in the Spring. Members who complete
the SLI requirements outlined in the “for academic
credit” section of the “Success in SLI” portion
of this syllabus can earn 3 credit hours for their
participation in the Institute. Graduation from the
Institute and successful completion of all Institute
requirements is necessary in order to receive a
passing grade in PAF 410.
t h e S t u d e n t L e a d e r s h i p P ro g r e s s R e cor d
Step 1: Review the Institute Syllabus
Step 2: Add the General Curriculum Dates/Times to your
calendar (most of these events are required)
Step 3: Select a SLI Major
Step 4: Add the SLI Major program Dates/Times to your
Calendar
Step 5: Select a SLI Practicum Experience (note that most of
the majors required a specific practicum experience)
Step 6: Determine if you will do the Practicum Experience
for CAS Academic Credit or not. See Chart 2: Practicum
Credits for information about the requirements for doing the
practicum for academic credit and “not” for academic credit.
Step 7: Track your progress in Blackboard.
S u cce s s i n t h e S t u d e n t L e a d e r s h i p I n s t i t u t e
Members’ “grade” for the Institute will be based on the
amount of “institute credits” members earn throughout
the semester. Institute credits determine if members will
graduate from the Institute as well as the Institute perks and
recognition members will receive.
This system is designed so that members have the ability to
control their experience in the Institute.
Determining Credits
The SLI faculty will review attendance and each finished work
order and assign a multiplier to the credit. The rate is 10c/
program (unless stated otherwise) and is based solely on
attendance at SLI sponsored programs. Members must sign
in on arrival and sign out on departure from all programs
AND submit the appropriate work order in order to receive
credit.
Work Orders
Work orders are designed to evaluate members’ learning at
the conclusion of certain Institute programs. See “chart 2” of
this section for a list of the programs that have work orders
available. While members are not required to complete work
orders—except for the Welcome Ceremony which is required—
members are strongly encouraged to complete all available
Work Orders for a few reasons:
1. Reflecting and answering questions about the content of
the programs will help with you learn more about leadership;
2. While it is possible to graduate from the Institute without
completing Work Orders, in order to achieve any of the SLI
Rewards for Exceptional Service levels Work Orders must be
completed. See chart 4 “SLI Rewards for Exceptional Service”
for more information.
Members can earn anywhere between 1.0 and 5.0
additional credits for each program for which they complete
a work order. This is called a multiplier. If the work order
is completed on time then the number of credits for that
programs is increased from 10c (unless otherwise noted) to
a number above 1.0 up to 5.0 depending on the quality of
the work. For example, if the work order is completed and
determined to be of excellent quality then a multiplier of 5.0
will be assigned increasing the rate for that program from 10c
to 15c. See “Chart 1: Program Credits” and “Chart 2: Credits/
Program” for a breakdown of possible earnings.
Work orders are evaluated and assigned a multiplier by the
SLI Chair and SLI Operations Interns.
Work Orders must be completed no more than
48 hours after the end of a program in order to be
counted.
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Chart 1: General Curriculum Program Credits
Program Note(s) Credits Possible Credits possible
w/max multiplier
Welcome Week (5 Days) Required 50 75
Goon Squad Training Required 10 10
Goon Squad (2 days) Required 20 25
Oswegatchie (2 days) Required 20 25
Skills Workshops (4 Total) 2 Required 40 60
Business Retreat (2 days) Required 20 25
Welcome Back Retreat (1 day) Required 10 15
Town Halls (5 total) 3 Required 50 75
Leadership Symposium Required 10 10
Social Events (5 total) 1 Required 50 50
Graduation Required — —
Total(s) 280 370
Required to Graduate 200c
If a member has earned less than 75% of the total General
Curriculum Program Credits possible at any given time, they
will be referred to the Ethics Committee.
If a member has earned less than 50% of the total General
Curriculum Program Credits possible at any given time, they
will be expelled from the Institute.
If a member fails to attend a required General Curriculum
program, they will be referred to the Ethics Committee.
Chart 2: Practicum Credits
Requirement Credits
Possible
Notes For
Academic
Credit
Not for
Academic
Credit
Log hours spent on Institute—
related work
— Members who choose the “for credit” option must log
at least 135 number of hours.
— —
Submission of Implementation
Plan
10 Required Required
Complete Skills Assessment 10 Required Required
Complete Meeting
50 Complete the survey after each team meeting. Each
Effectiveness Survey(s)
completed survey is worth 10 credits. Up to 50 credits
are possible.
3 Required 3 Required
Complete Conflict
Management Assessment(s)
30 Complete the assessment monthly: February, March,
April. Each complete survey is worth 10 credits. Up to
30 credits are possible.
1 Required 1 Required
Bi—Monthly Intern Meeting 60 Meet for 15—mins. bi—monthly to discuss progress
towards graduation including fulfillment of
requirements for academic credit.
5 Required
(Feb, Mar,
Apr)
1 Required
(Feb, Mar,
Apr)
Monthly Faculty Meeting 30 Meet for 30—mins monthly w/ Faculty advisor to
discuss practicum experience.
2 Required
(Feb, Mar,
Apr)
1 Required
(Feb, Mar,
Apr)
Monthly Reflection(s) 30 Complete monthly reflections related to skills
assessment.
3 Required
(Feb, Mar,
Apr)
1 Required
(Feb, Mar,
Apr
Team Members’ Evaluation 10 Each member will evaluate the performance of their
teammates on a scale of 1—10. # of credits received
by a member will be an average of the submissions.
Required Required
17. Faculty Evaluation 10 Faculty will evaluate the performance of each
member of their assigned team on a scale of 1—10.
The member will receive a # of credits equal to the
rating.
17
— —
Partner Evaluation 20 Partner will evaluate the performance of each
member of their practicum team on a scale of 1—10.
The rating given will be doubled to derive the # of
credits assigned.
— —
Submit Final Portfolio 10 Submit final portfolio of practicum experience work.
The portfolio should include the plan of action,
all assessment, all reflections, as well as any
deliverables created by the group.
Required Optional
Total(s) 270 Credits Required to Graduate
180c
100c
If a member fails to complete a required part of the practicum
experience, they will be referred to the Ethics Committee.
Members may also be referred to the Ethics Committee by
a majority vote of their practicum team for failure to meet
established team expectations.
Members may also be referred to the Ethics Committee
by the SLI Faculty or Strategic Partners for failure to meet
established expectations.
Extra Credit Opportunities
Optional opportunities for members to earn extra credits
towards graduation from the Institute are offered on a
regular basis throughout the year. Opportunities may include
attending a lecture or conference, participating in a career
related event, or participating in community service. The SLI
Chair will email members about these opportunities. The
programs listed below are offered every year for extra credit
BUT more may be added.
*Please note that the Institute cannot guarantee that any of
the programs listed below will happen. These opportunities
will be offered for additional credit IF they happen. The
Institute Faculty will make every effort to provide additional
extra credit opportunities if one falls through but members
should not count on these opportunities in order to graduate.
Chart 3: Extra Credit Opportunities
Program/Opportunity Credits Possible Time of Year
Career Fair(s) 10 (5/fair) Fall & Spring
Orange Central 5 Fall
Resume Review 5 Anytime
Annual MLK Dinner 5 Spring
University Lecture(s) 20 (5/lecture up to 20) Fall & Spring
Interview Training 5 Spring
New Class Interviews 20 (5/interview up to 20) Spring
Total 70c
Additional Opportunities (TBD) up to 30c
Grand Total up to 100c
Chart 4: Total Credits
Total General Curriculum
Credits Possible
Total Practicum Credits
Possible
Total Extra Credits Possible CREDITS GRAND TOTAL
370c 270c Up to 100c 740c
Graduation from the Institute
In order to graduate from the Institute, members must earn
the necessary number of credits based on whether they are
or are not receiving academic credit. See Chart 5.
Graduation from the Institute is contingent upon meeting the
entire general curriculum, major, and practicum experience
requirements. A member could theoretically earn enough
credits as outlined in Chart 5 but still not graduate if they do
not satisfy all of the requirements.
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Chart 5: Credits to Graduate
Required to Graduate
For Academic Credit Not for Academic Credit
380 300
Possible Benefits of Graduating from the
Student Leadership Institute
• 3 CAS Academic Credits
• Certificate in:
• Conflict Resolution from Maxwell’s Program for
the Advancement of Research on Conflict and
Collaboration
• Health, Health Policy, and Wellness from Maxwell’s
Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion
• Entrepreneurship from Whitman’s Falcone Center for
Entrepreneurship
• Intergroup Dialogue from the School of Education’s
Intergroup Dialogue program
• Power & Politics from Democracy Matters
• Event Planning, Management, and Logistics from
Student Centers and Programming Services
• Outdoor Education from the Outdoor Education
Program and the NY State Department of Parks,
Recreation, and Historic Preservation
• Recognition at the Division of Student Affairs’ 44 Stars of
Excellence Awards Ceremony
• Ability to apply for an Intern position in the Office of Student
Activities working directly with the Associate Director and
SLI Chair. Interns typically attend a national leadership
conference.
• Ability to volunteer with the Office of Judicial Affairs as a
conflict mediator (for Conflict Resolution majors)
• Ability to apply for employment with Student Centers and
Programming Services (for Event Planning, Management,
and Logistics majors)
• Ability to apply for an internship with the NY State FORCES
Outdoor Leadership Program (for Outdoor Education
majors)
• Ability to network with over 150 Student Leadership
Institute alum
• Consideration for leadership opportunities with
businesses/organizations outside of the University
• SLI graduation certificate
• SLI alumni pin
SLI Perks
Chart 7: Institute Perks by Earnings
Perk Required earnings
SLI Membership Pin 100c
SLI Padfolio 175c
SLI Messenger Bag 250c
SLI Alumni Pin (Graduation from Institute) 300/380 (equal to credits required to graduate)
SLI rewards for exceptional service
Chart 8: Institute Rewards for Exceptional Service
Status Platinum “elite” Status Gold Status Silver Status
Required earnings >650 576-650c 500-575c
Rewards SLI Graduation Certificate
SLI “outstanding member”
plaque
Recognition at the 44 Stars of
Excellence Ceremony
SLI Honor Cord for
commencement
SLI Graduation Certificate
SLI “outstanding member”
plaque
SLI Graduation Certificate
