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Vice Chancellor's Student Leadership
Program (VCSLP)
'I commend this program to students who aspire to leadership positions. It is a great opportunity to avail yourself of the skills and expertise of our academic and general staff who generously contribute their knowledge and experience to participants. Leadership is about motivating, valuing and empowering other people and being open to ideas, change and new directions. We all have the ability to be a leader and we don't have to be in positions of power to put our leadership skills to good use. The VC's Leadership Course will demystify leadership as you enhance your understanding of personality styles, management skills, communication strategies and emotional intelligence. It will assist you understand your own leadership potential and plan your own personal leadership challenges for the future. I encourage you to take this opportunity to 'value add' to your degree and UNE experience.'
Professor Alan Pettigrew
Vice-Chancellor and CEO, University of New England
About the Vice Chancellor's Student Leadership Program
The Vice Chancellor's Student Leadership Program is an extra-curricular course for students which runs once every Semester for one morning per week. The objectives of the course are to develop and enhance:
- a lifelong learning approach to leadership;
- effective communication skills;
- conflict resolution strategies;
- the practical skills of leadership;
- understanding of the distinction between leadership and management;
- appreciation of different leadership styles;
- knowledge of employer expectations of leadership;
- the principles of strategic thinking and planning;
- emotional intelligence; and
- personality types.
The course is designed to enhance the leadership skills of students already in leadership positions and those aspiring to leadership in their chosen professions. Placements are competitive and require written applications supported by referees.
On successful completion of the Vice Chancellor's Student Leadership Program, participants will be presented with a certificate signed by the Vice Chancellor, and recognition will be shown on their academic transcript.
Click here to hear about the Vice Chancellor's Student Leadership Program from a participating student's perspective.
"Programs like the VCSLP broaden horizons and scope and inspire each person to want to make positive contributions within their organisations and communities".
Quote by a Semester 1 2009 Program Participant (name withheld).
"Can't say enough how much I got out of the program and every Friday when I left I felt really happy and positive about life ahead - it was very motivating and inspiring! I am really grateful for having had the opportunity to do this course. Thank you!".
Quote by a Semester 2 2008 Program Participant (name withheld).
"Thanks for putting in all the time and effort to make this program work. The VCSLP has literally been a life-changing experience for me.
It has really changed my self-conception and self-image. Thank you so much".
Quote by a Semester 1 2008 Program Participant (name withheld).
Click here to read a summary of the Semester 1 2009 Course Feedback
Current Course Contributors
The course contributors volunteer their time to teach various aspects of leadership.
- Professor Alan Pettigrew, Vice-Chancellor, UNE
- Professor Graham Webb, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UNE
- Ms Eve Woodberry, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, UNE
- Mr Chris Patton, Chief Development Officer, UNE
- Doctor Robyn Muldoon, TLC
- Doctor Peter McClenaghan, NEBS EBL
- Ms Kay Hempsall, ODU
- Mr Mark Kneen, HRS
- Doctor Brian Denman, PD&L FEHPS
- Ms Airlie Bell, Student Assist
- Mrs Annette Stevenson, Student Assist
- Doctor Joan Anderson, Student Assist
- Professor Margaret Sedgley, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
- Mr Patrick Tobin, Academic Division
- Ms Debby O'Brien, TLC
- Ms Theresa Smith-Ruig, BEPP
- Video Technician: Steve Di Luzio, TLC
For an outline of this Semester's program go to the program outline page
Applying for the course
Applications for the Semester 1, 2010 program need to be submitted to Top Floor, Teaching & Learning Centre, UNE, 2351, by the close of business Friday 30th October. Students can now apply online.
Hard copies of the Application forms for the Semester 1, 2010 program are available from the Academic Skills Office (Top Floor, Teaching & Learning Centre).