The University of South Carolina makes it easy for you to create and use BIG ideas with the Office of Student Leadership Training Programs. From your first semester to your last at USC, you can rely on us to provide support, resources, ideas and training. Several BIG programs are designed to enhance student involvement, and to aid students in leadership skills development. Emerging Leader Program Freshmen who complete the Emerging Leader Program have a BIG head start on getting the BIG ideas. In this nine-week program offered in the fall, first year students learn how to become leaders both at USC and after college.
Student learn how to become involved on campus and develop their personal leadership skills.
Students who participate in this program complete a community service project, a ropes course, and other interactive events. Applications for this program are available in June. Leadership Council Leadership Council is comprised of leaders of selected student organizations on campus. Council members act as an advisory board regarding programs sponsored by the Office of Leadership Programs and as a forum for discussion of campus issues. Breakfast is designed as a BIG thank you to honor students who have achieved special distinction in an aspect of campus life.