Servant leadership is a practical philosophy concerned with the ethical use of power and authority.
Servant leaders believe that power and authority are for helping others grow, not for ruling, exploiting, or gaining advantage by setting individuals or groups against one another. We envision a collaborative effort between university, business, professional and private interests dedicated to the goal of helping students become servant leaders who, in turn, enable others to grow into healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous servant leaders themselves. The mission of the Servant Leadership Program at Columbus State University is to build a community of future servant leaders though study, experiential learning, self-awareness, modeling, and mentoring. Each year, a limited number of full-time entering freshmen are selected to receive stipends. Additionally, they participate in practical leadership experiences, mentoring, and community service.