Many programs find that student leadership initiatives promote a vibrant, student-centered program culture, foster student persistence and retention, and create invaluable opportunities for students to be part of key, program-wide decisions and initiatives. 

For programs looking to develop or grow a student leadership initiative, this checklist is designed to support planning and implementation. It includes core planning considerations and questions, as well as space for indicating who is responsible for making decisions and what decisions were made.

This worksheet is referenced in the course: “Student Leadership: Leveraging the Power of Student Voice.” Part 1 of this series explores the impact of student leadership through student stories. In Part 2, programs share their models and experiences. This course will be available soon through the SABES Program Support OnDemand Library.