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The Student Life Office and Honors Program welcome students to participate in the Student Leadership Development Series this Spring semester. 

As an Honors student, Student Life Ambassador, SGA officer, or as a participating student of a recognized student club or organization, you are already making a difference at Northern Virginia Community College. The Student Leadership Development Series is designed to elevate your leadership journey with the tools, training, and recognition you deserve.

The Student Leadership Development Series will challenge and support you as you:

  • Strengthen your leadership identity
  • Gain practical skills in communication, conflict resolution, and professionalism
  • Reflect on your personal values, goals, and vision as a leader
  • Build a portfolio of experience that sets you apart for transfer and career opportunities

 

Requirements:

Participating students must be in good standing, and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25. To successfully complete the program in the Spring 2026, students must complete the following:

  • Attend a minimum of four workshops available in the Spring
  • Three of these workshops should be hosted by Student Life and Honors
  • Students  can participate in another extracurricular training session provided by NOVA or NVCC staff as completion of one of the four required workshops
  • Complete and submit a Student Leadership project. 

 

LINK FOR SIGN UP

All NOVA students are welcome, however, to receive documentation of completion, please sign up here and fulfill the requirements listed in the Series Description during the Spring term.

If you already signed up, thank you! If you haven’t, please sign up even if you are not sure whether you can attend most of the workshops!

Click the link below to sign up!: 

https://forms.gle/hN9qwhaAbkWGR73h6

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Upcoming Workshops

  • Communication Skills Part II Workshop

Description: Equips student leaders with practical communication skills to foster clarity, active listening, and respectful dialogue in leadership roles.

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2pm-3pm. 

Presenter: Kerenza Jerbi

Location: AN Campus. CT 225 / Hyflex 

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  • SMART Goals and Time Management Workshop

Description: Learn how to set clear, achievable SMART goals and turn them into actionable plans. Develop skills to stay organized, reduce stress, and balance responsibilities.

Date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 10am - 11am.

Presenter Erica J. Phillips, M.A.

Location: AN Campus. CT 225 / Hyflex 

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  • Professionalism Part II Workshop

Description: Develop professionalism skills, focusing on accountability, reliability, and effective representation of themselves and their organizations.

Date: Tuesday, March 24th , 11am - 12pm 

Presenter: Dr. Brent Via

Location: AN Campus. CT 225 / Hyflex

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  • Emotional Intelligence Part II Workshop

Description: Learn about leading with empathy, building connections, and applying empathy skills in student leadership.

Date: Tuesday, April 7th, - 11 am – 12 pm

Presenter Diana Keay, M.S.

Location: AN Campus. CT 225 / Hyflex 

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  • Servant Leadership Workshop

Description: Learn about key servant leadership behaviors, practices, and practical tools that support leading with empathy, purpose, and service to others.

Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 11am – 12pm

Presenter Dr. Lauren Kaplan

Location: AN Campus. CT 225 / Hyflex 

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  • LEADERSHIP RETREAT

Date: Friday, March 27th. TBD

Location and details will be provided via email.