Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders (EL) is a University-sponsored program held in the Spring semester for undergraduate student development. The EL program will refine the participants' leadership abilities and instill commitment to the campus and Cape Girardeau community.

EL participants grow their interpersonal skills through fun and engaging activities that highlight topics such as identity, diversity, conflict management, decision-making, effective communication, campus leadership and professionalism.  

Students participate in weekly two-hour active sessions, attend a free off-campus weekend retreat, and complete a service project. Sessions are led by upper-class student facilitators who have previously graduated from the EL program (see ELF Team below). 

Eligibility 

To be eligible to participate in the EL program, a student must:

• Demonstrate interest and potential for leadership positions and service to the University community
• Be enrolled as a Southeast undergraduate student with fewer than 60 credit hours. Exceptions may be made for students with more than 60 credit hours.
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University
• Complete the Emerging Leaders application and a group interview. 

Based on applications and group interviews, up to 40 students will be selected to participate in Emerging Leaders each Spring semester.

Participants must make the following commitment to the EL program: 

• Participate in each two-hour session held every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the University Center throughout the Spring semester.
• Attend a free off-campus weekend retreat at the end of March.
• Complete a service project.

2027 Emerging Leaders Facilitator (ELF) Team

• Allison Crites (lead) 
• Uriel Resendiz
• Hannah Runyon
• Jessica Wagge
• Humphrey Boahen