The Magis Emerging Leadership Program cultivates leaders by helping students
develop knowledge of self, others, and community. Based on the Social
Change Model of Leadership, this program joins students in a small cohort for this exploration. Magis,
which is a Jesuit value that means “more” in Latin, challenges students
to stretch themselves as leaders and strive for excellence in their
pursuits.
This Emerging Leadership Program is for first-year students. Sophomores are eligible to apply but are not guaranteed a spot. Approximately 30 students will be selected per semester.
Magis is offered in the fall and spring semester. The program begins with a meeting and retreat followed by a post-retreat meeting.
- Leadership training that enhances the college experience and preparation for life after college
- Completion certificate
- Nomination for the Emerging Leadership Award for the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony
Stop by University Center 4th Floor or complete the form to participate at https://orgsync.com/6916/forms/show/15368. You can also find out more details and get your questions answered at the informational sessions held at the beginning of each semester.
Spring 2012 Info Sessions in UC 4th Floor
- Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 12:00-12:45pm in UC 402/403
- Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:30-4:15pm in UC 402/403
Application deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Topics include developing personal values, leadership styles, and involvement opportunities on campus. Students will discuss their freshman class community and create a community action plan for change. Students may participate in either the fall or spring program.
Spring 2012 Emerging Leadership Program
- Pre-retreat Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 3:30-5:30 pm
- Off-Campus Retreat
Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4
- Post-retreat Meeting
Wednesday, March 7, 3:30-5:30 pm
Magis Celebration
"Magis has taught me to strive for my passions. Without passion, we may not lead!"
– Vincent Beard ’11
"Leadership is an essential social ability to organize a group of people toward a common good. It’s an art rather than simply a process."
– Xintong Zhang ’10
"I learned that everyone can choose to be a leader if they have the will and integrity to do so."
– Jacob Colerick ’12
"I now know that even though I am a quiet person I can make a difference and lead a group of people to an end, to change."
– Magis Participant ’12
USF Student Leadership and Engagement
University Center, 4th Floor
Email: sle@usfca.edu
Phone: (415) 422-7256
