Students of Leadership

Be the Leader You Would Follow.

Develop your potential, inspire others, serve with purpose, and build the confidence, communication, and civic leadership skills that last beyond college.

Apply for 2026–27 Membership

Limited openings still available

Leadership Development

A student leadership experience built around growth, service, and community impact.

Are you open and eager to learn, striving for a positive, energetic attitude, with a desire to serve others? Then Students of Leadership is for you. SOL members participate in a 3-day President’s Retreat, personal reflection and development, team building, and leadership activities.

Contact

Janice Soutee
Director of Student Engagement & Leadership
janice.soutee@yc.edu
928-776-2125

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Built for confidence, communication, and service leadership.

SOL develops students through reflection, mentoring, team-building, service leadership, community engagement, and real-world leadership experiences.

Vital Life Skills

Individual strengths
Team-building
Self-evaluation and reflection
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Service leadership and community engagement

Leadership Experiences

Challenge Course
Collaborative team exercises
Skills development retreats
Service and leadership outreach
Mentoring
Campus engagement
Leadership institutes and conferences

SOL Membership Requirements

Project a positive and energetic attitude about college and program involvement
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and an openness to growth
Desire to serve others through leadership and civic responsibility
Enroll in 6 or more credit hours
Be degree and/or certificate seeking
Attend all mandatory activities
Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA
Write a 100–250 word essay about your leadership qualities, related experiences, or interest in the SOL program

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