Student Involvement & Leadership

Mission

Student Involvement & Leadership (SIL) is committed to fostering the holistic development of students by providing services that empower them to gain a better understanding of their personal potential through opportunities that cultivate leadership, meaningful relationships, and life-long learning in an inclusive environment. 

Goals & Outcomes

Goals 

• Establish and implement co-curricular services and leadership programs that will enhance students’ skills and cultural competency. 
• Create opportunities for students to connect with other members of the community via programs and events that enhance the student experience. 
• Develop students, whole person, to be educated leaders and citizens which is in congruence with the Saint Mary’s mission: “To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect.” 

Student Learning Outcomes 

As a result of engaging with Student Involvement & Leadership, students will learn to: 

• Gain a better understanding of the complexities behind organizational work while developing skills that allow them to succeed in ever-changing, growing, and adapting organizations

• Obtain tangible professional skills that upon graduation will make them competitive in the job market

• Increase their sense of belonging within the Saint Mary’s community by engaging with campus partners/resources, student organizations, and student leaders (partner v resource)

• Engage with different identities to gain a broader understanding of their own

• Acquire the skills necessary to respectfully engage as members of an inclusive community

Student Involvement & Leadership Staff