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Issue date: 10/1/06 Section: Cover stories

Media Credit: Jerry Englehart Jr. John Monroe gives his wife, Lynne Monroe, employees of Amber's Jewel Catering, a freshly gilled hotdog for a DBCC student attending the Student Development Leadership Program orientation at Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach, FL on September 15, 2006.

Media Credit: Student Activities DBCC student Jasmine Marsden climbs the net during a team-building ropes course hosted by SDLI at the start of the semester. More events will follow.

What are you doing to achieve your goals? Are you taking it day by day, or are you just hoping that the goals will accomplish themselves?
Whether you're a born leader, or someone who is just looking to get by the best they can, the Student Leadership Development Institute at DBCC is something to consider. The program, now in its second year, was established by Bruce Cook, the assistant dean of Student Activities. Cook is also responsible for many of the successful opening events and club activities on campus - this is another reason to check the SDLI out. It promises to be one of the happening organizations to be involved with.
The SDLI has many fun-filled activities and lectures planned out for the fall semester. It also allows for the participants to interact with other clubs and organizations.
"We had 17 students representing five different student organizations participate in the Outdoor Challenge at Camp Winona on Saturday (Sep. 16). I think they all walked away feeling like they gained some valuable insights on teamwork and group problem solving - plus that had a lot of fun," says Cook, regarding one of the first activities the SDLI organized.
A beach barbeque was also held at Sunsplash Park on Sept. 15. Its purpose was to let all the applicants get to know each other and the program better.
Those who are probably thinking that this is something only a business major would be interested in should think again. The program offers a wide range of workshops and activities designed to help you get by in the real world.
Lifelong skills gained from SLDI will not only improve everyday business relationships, but it will also improve personal ones.
The purpose of it is not to mold students into someone else, but rather help them better themselves and those around them.
Requirements for the program include: a 2.5 GPA; enrollment in a college credit program or a certificate program; and the completion of an SLDI application.
The program also requires that students participate in two workshops per semester and a community service project.
According to Cook, the growth of the program is definitely noticeable when compared to last year's participation. "We have 24 applications this yer, compared to last year's 11," says Cook.
Advantages of the program are not just for the future. Consider the obvious: what is better than enjoying free food while having fun meeting new people, taking on new challenges and visiting diverse places?
At the completion of the program, students take a program assessment which will help the SDLI improve as it goes on to nurture the leaders of tomorrow. These are leaders like you that can bring the world a brighter tomorrow.
Applications for the program can be found in the Activities Office in Building 130 on the main DBCC campus.
Workshops for this semester include: "Hacking Leadership" on Oct. 10, 2 p.m.; "Achieve Global Soft-Skills" on Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m.; "How to Get Along With Almost Anyone" on Nov., 3 p.m. All workshops will take place in Bldg. 130, Rm. 154.

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