S.A.I.L. the Path into Leadership!

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to make you all aware of the program changes that will be taking place in Fall 2009. If you are not a Certified Student Leader (finished the SAIL program) by March 27th, these changes will apply to you! Here are the changes, there are only (2) categories changing (the rest will stay the same):

Current Requirement:
(12) SAIL Workshop/Equivalent Events

Fall 2009 Requirement Change:
(10) SAIL Workshop/Equivalent Events (NOTE: We are no longer holding 40-50 minute SAIL Workshops. You will have to complete (4) MANDATORY SAIL workshops that are 1.5-2 hours long. The other (6) electives will be events you already have counting for this category, or other workshops that are approved by SAIL!

Currect Requirement:
(4) Contemporary Issues + 100 word write up
Fall 2009 Requirement Change:
(2) Contemporary Issues + 100 word write up

***If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting with me, please email me at KM357978@wcupa.edu***  

Welcome new and returning students to the Spring 2009 semester!! The SAIL events calendar has been updated. Please also be aware that the SAIL program is changing as of Fall 2009!!!! IF YOU ARE NOT A CERTIFIED STUDENT LEADER BY SPRING 2009, THESE PROGRAM CHANGES APPLY TO YOU!! To learn more about the program changes, please attend the first SAIL Workshop of the semester:

Thursday, January 22nd
3pm - 4pm
Sykes Room 255

Just a reminder that updates are due to me NO LATER than DECEMBER 19th!!! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at KM357978@wcupa.edu . Thank you for a wonderful semester! Have a terrific winter break!!!

Please take note, under the 'Calendar' tab, that some of the workshop times and room numbers have changed!!! Also, I have added a few more to the mix. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at KM357978@wcupa.edu. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

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Hello All:

I just want to inform you that SAIL Workshops are up and running! The first workshop will be presented on:

Title: 'Introduction to SAIL'
Presentor: Kate Maguire
OCTOBER 20th
(3pm-4pm)
Sykes Room 255

This is a great informational session if you don't quite know what SAIL and becoming a CSL are all about. Future SAIL Workshops will be posted under the 'Calendar' tab of this website, so please check it out often! HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE FALL BREAK!!

The activities and events on the calendar are not the only ones that can count for the SAIL program. Please let me know if you have any other suggestions, and I will see what I can do. I am here to help you as much as possible, and I would love to see even more CSL (Certified Student Leaders) this year!! Congratulations to the 18 CSL's (Names listed under CSL tab) that were recognized at the Leadership Award Ceremony last semester! 

WELCOME NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS!!

My name is Kate Maguire and I am the new SAIL Graduate Assistant. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or if you are interested in getting involved in SAIL:

KM357978@wcupa.edu
Office: 610-436-2137
Office Hours: Monday 12:30-7
                     Tuesday 12:30-4
                     Wednesday 12:30-4
                     Thursday 12:30-4
                     Friday 12:30-3:30


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