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Student Development
STUDENT AFFAIRS
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Being a college student is more than just attending classes. IRSC provides students with several opportunities to grow socially, intellectually and professionally, including three leadership programs to join: Emerging Leaders, Legacy Leaders and the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi).
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Emerging Leaders is a fl exible, year-long leadership program designed to help students CONNECT, GET INVOLVED, LEAD and SUCCEED by providing a variety of events, seminars and leaders that help contribute to success as an IRSC student and beyond. Participants go beyond the ordinary and take advantage of all opportunities to become engaged on campus. Students make new friends, participate in new experiences, gain new skills and get the most of their college experience.
Legacy Leaders is a structured program that puts the foundation built during Emerging Leaders into action. It is a captivating, year-long leadership experience for exceptional student leaders that furthers their legacy at IRSC and prepares them for a life of leadership, service, commitment and contribution beyond graduation. Participants must have completed the Emerging Leaders program.
Sigma Alpha Pi—National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is an online leadership program that promotes leadership development and encourages community action, volunteerism, and personal and academic growth among chapter members. NSLS provides a step-by-step leadership development program, which allows members to obtain a leadership certifi cate upon completion. Candidacy for Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. Invitations for membership are extended to candidates who demonstrate academic excellence.
RiverLife tracks student involvement and notifi es students when they have completed the programs. Students must check into all IRSC events throughout the year with their Student ID. Students who complete these programs earn a certifi cate of completion and regalia (medallion or cords) to wear at graduation. Access RiverLife online through MyPioneerPortal for more details on each program’s requirements.
For assistance, contact the Director of Student Development at 772-462-7476 or rfi nch@irsc.edu.
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