Are you a leader? It’s a question that some students are able to answer with ease. Langston University offers many opportunities to join different organizations, one of the many being the National Society of Leadership and Success. Langston University’s NSLS is one of seven hundred chapters nationally. NSLS is an honor society chapter that gives students the opportunity to further their leadership skills on campus.
Sereniti Calhoun, president of Langston’s NSLS chapter, is a senior corrections major with a minor in criminal justice. As president of NSLS she holds the responsibility of introducing students to the chapter and presenting them with information on becoming leaders. Students who accept the invitation will attend speaker broadcasting, leadership training and SNT’s on the fundamentals of becoming a leader.
Students will receive an invitation stating their academic achievement and approval of becoming a member. Once students accept the invitation they will continue the process of a one time membership fee of $90 that lasts a lifetime. Then to finalize this process students will have a ceremonial induction of completion after finishing their leadership sessions on becoming a leader.
NSLS highlights the success and achievements of students who meet the requirements of having at least a 2.5 GPA or above and want to influence the campus with their leadership skills.
Vice president of NSLS, Mariah Stephenson is a junior corrections, psychology and criminal justice major and has been a member for three years. Stephensons purpose for joining the organization was to branch out, meet new people, and finally join her first organization here at Langston. She wanted the opportunity to be surrounded by like minded leaders on campus.
As a member of NSLS students have the opportunity of having an influence on campus being the face of leadership and becoming a part of a national organization. Holding the responsibility of a leader on campus can be a great opportunity for a student looking to make new connections and meet peers who have the same interests as them. There are multiple opportunities to grow as a leader with NSLS.
“Join an organization outside of your comfort zones. This organization can help you develop more leadership skills and provide unique networking skills,” said Stephenson.
NSLS members come from all social groups and organizations on campus. It has a variety of leaders such as athletes, McCabe and regent scholars, residential housing assistants, Greek life and band members. Each of these students joined NSLS for the purpose of increasing their leadership role in the university.
“If you didn’t come in as a leader, you’ll definitely leave out as a leader,” said Calhoun.
Current member, Victoree Norris, is a senior finance major and former president of NSLS. Joining NSLS has influenced her leadership skills by giving Norris a different perspective on leading herself and others.
“I joined the organization to learn new leadership skills and to be able to officially certify my leadership accomplishments.”
Joining NSLS gives students the opportunity to network with other fellow leaders and build on their leadership skills. NSLS offers opportunities for scholarships, letters of recommendations, internships, discounts and exclusive speeches from people like Former President Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
“I would recommend this organization for other students to join if they would like to recognize their leadership skills and even learn new methods and frameworks. This type of organization is nationally recognized so you never know who you might meet or what could come about from it,” Norris said.
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