The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

Eagle Leadership EDGE

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Eagle Leadership EDGE is a 10 week, non-credit course offered this Spring!!!  You can enroll for Spring EDGE when you are registering for classes, by searching for the class EDGE 1000 in WINGS during registration, or by typing in one of the following Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) during registration:

  1. Monday 3:30-4:45pm, EDGE 1000
  2. Tuesday 3:30-4:45pm, EDGE 1000

Classes begin in August!

Questions?  Contact the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at (912) 478-1435 or leader@georgiasouthern.edu. 


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Experience . . . The Eagle Leadership EDGE is a specially designed multi-phase program for first year students, and is your first step toward becoming a student leader at Georgia Southern University. Participants meet for 10 weeks on Monday and Tuesday afternoons during Fall and Spring semesters. What you will experience through EDGE in your first year at Georgia Southern University will provide you with opportunities for further involvement in campus life, introduce you to other students and campus administrators, and enhance your personal growth and development.

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Develop . . . Your time at Georgia Southern University is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and others, as well as the subject matter taught in your classes. The Social Change Model for Leadership Development, upon which the Eagle Leadership EDGE program is based, views leadership as a process, not a position. Leadership involves collaborative relationships that lead to collective action grounded in the shared values of people who work together to effect positive change. During the semester, you will work to develop these collaborative relationships with other EDGE participants.

Grow . . . During your Eagle Leadership EDGE Experience, you will grow as you learn how to use your natural talents and gifts to the best of your ability. You will grow to fulfill your goals and potential as you gain a better understanding of leadership and your role as a leader at Georgia Southern University. You will continue to develop your leadership skills as you interact with other EDGE participants throughout the program. Some of the topics we will cover to aid in your growth include:

  • Personality Type
  • Leadership Styles
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Communication Styles
  • Team Building
  • Appreciating Differences
  • Goal Setting
  • Community Service
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    Emerge . . . When you complete Eagle Leadership EDGE, you will have an understanding of the process of leadership development. You will learn to view leadership as a collaborative effort. You will develop a valuable connection with the Georgia Southern University community and build confidence for participating in future endeavors. You'll become familiar with activities and organizations on campus. You will develop friendships with other Georgia Southern University leaders on the EDGE, and you will emerge as a leader yourself!