Southeastern to host leadership conference for high school students
Thursday, December 14, 2017
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Recognizing the value of a smooth transition from the high school to university
environment, Southeastern Louisiana University will host its first leadership conference
designed specifically for high school sophomore, juniors, and seniors this spring.
“EvolveU” will be a one-day conference of fun, interactive and educational experiences
where student leaders will be able to develop, cultivate, and evolve their leadership
skills.
“This conference will be a way for high school students to learn leadership skills
while interacting with college students,” said Academic Advisor for the Center for
Student Excellence Kandace Formaggio. “Southeastern student leaders will facilitate
workshops based on the four main topics of the conference: leadership coaching, collaboration
techniques, communication, and achieving balance.”
Workshops will also be available for high school faculty and staff attending
the conference to be held in Southeastern’s Student Union. A full schedule of sessions
and events will be available closer to the March 9 conference date.
“World of Opportunities,” an athletic conference theme centered around the 2018
Olympics, will feature renowned motivational speaker and two-time Olympic medalist
Hollis Conway as the keynote speaker.
Formaggio said high schools from across the state have been invited to the conference.
“We have asked high school counselors or high school organization or club sponsors
to organize the registration process for their schools,” she said. “Each school is
encouraged to bring 20 high school students and two faculty and staff members.”
Early bird registration for EvolveU is $25 per participant, whether students,
faculty or staff members, until Dec. 22. Regular registration will be $35 per participant
Dec. 23 through Feb 15.
For more information, visit southeastern.edu/evolveu or call 985-549-2120.