Leadership Education Education program elements are designed to enhance participants' knowledge and understanding of specific leadership theories, concepts, and models. Education occurs as students gain information in their present roles that serves ultimately to provide generalized theories, principles, and approaches to prepare them for future leadership responsibilities. The student leadership program should explore the processes by which decisions affecting students, faculty, and staff are made. Examples of education include a workshop on leadership and politics or a seminar on the evolution of leadership theories. Leadership Development Development requires an environment which empowers students to nature and develop toward greater levels of leadership complexity, integration, and proficiency over a period of time.
Developmental activities promote positive behavioral, cognitive, and affective outcomes.
Examples of developmental activities include peer mentoring and peer leadership consultant programs.