Pg.2 Campus News SPRING SEMESTER Febuary, 2006 Turning today^s students, into tomorrow's leaders Nichole Florence The Voice You are your own boss and you control your destiny. Therefore developing leadership skills early can make a difference, and impact the success of your future. Fayetteville State’s student leaders were motivated to control their destiny by being non- traditional and thinking outside the box at their first Harbor Institute Leadership Conference held in the School of Business and Economics building. Over 50 student leaders were in attendance, and each student represented one the many campus organizations. The Harbor Institute is an educational firm that is dedicated to helping students identify, develop, and master their natural talents by teaching them not only how to succeed in the classroom and on campus but how to succeed in life as well. Rasheed Ali Cromwell, leadership facilitator and founder of The Harbor Institute, addressed issues and problems students face by taking a comprehensive approach to help them overcome barriers. “It’s time to stop waiting for things to happen and start making them happen,” Cromwell said. “The true measure of your leadership is being able to look back at the legacy that you have left after you leave FSU.” Jerry Wilson, senior history Student leaders learn what it is to be a leader around campus. Seminar encourages others to become leaders education major and Student Government Association president says, “1 agree with him and I really liked his approach. A lot of motivational speakers choose style over message. He also made us aware that many of us don’t know our history... We really aren’t aware of how much our family can offer insight on our struggles.” “The part about transformational leadership was important along with needing to know about your past, present, and fixture by looking back at your family,” said Kaity Parson, senior political science major and reigning Miss FSU. “The question and answer segment was great too because he talked about real issues.” During the conference Cromwell focused on the importance of first educating oneself about their personal history, self evaluation, and empowerment. He believes that it is important to do an evaluation of yourself and your history to avoid letting the mistakes of your family and past determine your destiny. Cromwell also encouraged the campus leaders to evaluate their weakness and strengths and to ask themselves what are they are going to do about it. He suggests way to tackle inactivity by involving all students and making things relevant to them. “Organizational Leadership is important. There must be a FSU blueprint and it can’t be just SGA.. .You need another organization to co-sign too,” Cromwell said. According to Cromwell all organizations should pitch in on so that all of the campus organizations will be on the same page. Effective leadership motivation can best be measured by how well leaders get results but you can’t get results by yourself You can’t get results from just a handful of students and only a couple of organizations. You need others to help you do it. “You have to collectively get someone to co-sign on your plan. Give someone a chance to have input on the plan and give them something to do,” Cromwell said. The student leaders took the time to brainstorm possible solufions for the dilemmas they face on campus. In the future they want to encourage risk taking, recognition and rewards, and empowerment allowing other leaders to emerge. The ultimate goal is to make Fayetteville State University look good for the students and administration. “Overall I thought the seminar was very informative. It was definitely something every leader should have experienced, especially the marketing part about flyers and how to encourage people to come to your event,” says Traci Holder, freshman nursing major. Keep in mind that you are mastering your skills in your profession and as a future leader. You control your destiny. You control your cultural experience here at FSU. All of these skills that you’ve learned are useless unless you apply them and follow through. Students get involved in community By Phillip Gatling Jr. The Voice As the year progresses, and the close of the spring semester approaches, we as students of this institution still have obligations as concerned citizens to uphold. There are numerous positive organizations that exemplify us as “Bronco's” on this University. Fayetteville State University offers a wide variety of diversity in academics and in the clubs and organizations depaitment. A representative of the Habitat for Humanity here at FSU, Sameria Amerson, is an example of “Youth United.” The Habitat for Humanity is a Christian housing ministry, which includes volunteer workers, and people that donate funds and building materials to build decent housing for families that are in financial need. Habitat for Humanity, since 1976, has built more than 150,000 houses, providing shelter to more than 750,000 people worldwide. This is a great way to help give back to the community what has been given to you. If you want to be apart of the “making a world of a difference, one house at a time” organization, and help make families lives different, there will be an Interest Meeting, opened to Fayetteville State University students, and anyone else who may be interested. The Interest Meeting will be held February 25, 2006, on 310 Green St. Fayetteville, NC, at 3:00 p.m. Come out, and make a difference in someones life forever. For more information, contact Sameria Amerson at sdamersonO 1 @uncfsu.edu ffelj, The stajf of The Voice is looking for talented students to aid in the production of our newspaper. Anyone interested in writing, copy editing, photo editing, page design, photography, reporting, or ad sales is welcome to join the staff. This invitation is open to all students of Fayetteville State University. Students interested in Mass Communications, Graphic Design, and other related majors are especially needed. 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