Participate in the International Leadership and Education Development Program (iLEAD)

USC Campus Activities L.E.A.D (Leadership Education and Development) Office is offering a leadership program to both undergraduate and graduate international students at USC.

iLEAD (International Leadership Education and Development) is a five-session seminar, including experienced multi-disciplinary guest lectures, group activities about leadership, and peer mentorship. Students will learn leadership basics through interaction with our guests and international peers to develop their own leadership style. It is an engaging way to participate on campus and network with outstanding individuals from different countries. Application form is also attached to this email.

If you are passionate about leadership, want to improve your leadership skills, and meet other international student leaders, iLEAD is the right choice for you. The application deadline is September 21, 8 am. To ensure the quality of the learning experience, only 30 seats are offered. Selected applicants will be notified via email by September 22, 1 pm.

Application Instruction:

1. Download “iLEAD Application Form” at

https://sait.usc.edu/ca/app_clearinghouse/

2. Submit completed form with your resume to: ilead@usc.edu

iLEAD Workshops Calendar

Time	Location	Topic	Learning Objectives
September 23 Monday 7-8:30pm, 2013	VKC 210	What strengths do you have as a leader?	·      Learn about your personal values ·      Identify your leadership strength and weakness ·      Explore your leadership style
September 30 Monday 7-8:30pm, 2013	VKC 210	Secrets of effective communication as a leader	·      Understand the importance of effective communication in leadership ·      Acknowledge the expectation for communication in American culture ·      Learn effective public speaking and networking strategies
October 7Monday 7-8:30pm, 2013	VKC 210	Achieve the team goal when there are conflicts	·      Learn about how to achieve a common goal as a team ·      Explore effective strategies to handle difficult situation and people ·      Understand the importance of teamwork in the U.S. context
October 14Monday 7-8:30pm, 2013	VKC 210	Being a creative leader	·      Supersize, we will be creative!
November 11 Monday 7-8:30pm, 2013	VKC 210	Closing event	·      Present about what you have learnt ·      Social with international leaders at USC ·      International leader personal sharing

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