Q&A
What are the requirements to complete the SAIL program so I that can become a Certified Student Leader?
1. Attend (12) S.A.I.L. workshops or other approved workshops
2. Complete (1) Conference by fully participating in the Annual Student Leadership Experience
(occurs every spring) or attend a local/regional/national leadership conference approved by the
Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.
3. Contribute (20) individual hours to Community Service
-Complete 3 or more different experiences with a minimum of 2 hours per experience
4. Attend (4) Contemporary Issues programs throughout your college career. To receive credit for
this category, provide a very short 100 word reflection about what you learned from attending the
event.
Click here for reflection examples.
5. Complete (6) Additional Leadership Experiences
-Officer for your club/organization
-ACTIVE member of your club/organization
-Additional Community Service that exceed the requirements above
-Paraprofessional positions such as Resident Assistant, Peer Mentor, Orientation Leader, etc.
-Attend a cultural/art event such as a Broadway show, WCU play, a musical recital (To receive
credit for this category, provide a very short 100 word reflection about what you learned from
attending the event) – You may count only up to (2) cultural/art events towards the SAIL
Program.
Click here for reflection examples.
When should I join? You can join SAIL anytime during your collegiate career. If you are a new student to West Chester, we will begin documenting all of your leadership experiences once you start the SAIL program. If you have been attending WCU for sometime, we will immediately begin documenting your leadership activities since your freshman year. Remember, the SAIL program is retroactive meaning that many of your leadership experiences since your freshman year at WCU may count towards the program.
I am a senior at West Chester University. Is it too late for me to join? It is never too late to join SAIL! Whatever your academic standing, we will work with you to ensure you have every opportunity to complete SAIL before you graduate. As noted above, this program is RETROACTIVE so many of your leadership experiences since your freshman year may count towards the program.
How long do I have to complete the program? You have all four years at WCU to complete the program. SAIL is flexible in that you have the ability to complete the program at your own pace. You will have up until your last month as a senior to complete the program.
How do I know what events/programs on campus will count toward the program? We have made it very easy for you. By visiting the Calendar section of this website (www.sailwcu.weebly.com/calendar.html) you will find a listing of events that will count towards the SAIL program. There will never be a question as to what will count! Events are organized by the program categories. For example, workshops are listed under the heading "Workshops", conferences are listed under the heading "Conferences", and so forth.
I heard about a program on campus that is not listing on the Calendar section of the SAIL website. I want to attend but how can I find out if this program will count towards SAIL? Simply email us by clicking here. Provide the name and a brief description of the event and we will let you know as soon as possible.
This page was last updated 4/3/2008.