Student Leadership Institute

Join the Student Leadership Institute (SLI) today!

Interest Form

The deadline to submit an interest form to join the 2022-2023 Student Leadership Institute has passed.

Check back for to join our 2023-2024 SLI cohort (starting in Fall 2023).

Our Purpose

The Student Leadership Institute (SLI) at El Camino College is a year long training program that provides students with an opportunity to tap into their strengths, skills and authentic leadership abilities through identity exploration and collaborative action projects.

   • Fall 2022: Students will participate in a 2-Day Training Session on leadership, values, communication, strengths and teamwork.
   • Spring 2023: Students will put their leadership skills into action by participating in Action Team projects that make a positive impact on our campus and in our communities.
   • At the end of the program, each SLI Action Team will share their experiences and projects at our culminating Pinning Ceremony and Celebratory Dinner.

Benefits of Program Participation

As a participant of SLI, you will have an opportunity to:

• Receive a program completion certificate that will be beneficial to you for your resume and transferring;
• Acquire and develop the skills and awareness necessary to become an effective leader on campus, in your community, and in your career;
• Understand and develop an increased awareness of leadership styles;
• Learn the value of networking, code-switching and interpersonal communication through program participation and interaction with fellow students, faculty, staff and administration;
• Practice effective communication and develop confidence in your abilities to explore challenging issues;
• Develop life skills that are essential to achieving established goals and objectives;
• Potential participation in a local leadership conference.
  
  

Program Requirements

• Must be a current student of El Camino College.
• Students must participate in the entire program (all three parts, including the pinning ceremony dinner) and attend all five sessions for a total of 16 hours.
  
  

PART 1 (Fall 2022): Student Leadership Trainings

DAY 1: Leadership, Values & Communication Date: Friday, Nov 4, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Gymnasium Multipurpose Room (GYM 216)

DAY 2: Strengths, Teamwork Date: Friday, Nov 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Gymnasium Multipurpose Room (GYM 216)

PART 2 (Spring 2023): Leadership in Action

Spring Kick Off Date: Friday, March 10 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Social Justice Center (Comm 204)

Spring Check In Date: Friday, April 7 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Social Justice Center (Comm 204)

PART 3: Culminating Event

Pinning Ceremony and Celebratory Dinner Date: Fri, May 19, 2023 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: East Dining Room