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Student Leadership Development

The Office of Student Leadership Development seeks to develop student leaders who are well prepared to integrate their faith and knowledge in leadership opportunities on our campus and in the community. By recognizing that all students have the ability to influence others, the Office of Student Leadership Development offers numerous opportunities for students to become involved in campus life through a variety of programs, workshops, and organizations where they can further develop and enhance their leadership potential.

The SLD Office works with students in four main areas of campus life:

Our staff shares the charge of assisting you, the student, in developing and expanding leadership skills at Union that will be useful for many years to come. If you have any question about any of the areas of campus life we advise, please contact us:

  • Jason Castles, Director
    731-661-5094
    jcastles@uu.edu
  • Karen Taylor, Assistant Director
    731-661-5244
    ktaylor@uu.edu
  • Emily Alm, Student Assistant
    Kendall Bell, Student Assistant
  • Office phone: 731.661.5094 or 731.661.5244
  • Office fax: 731.661.5017
  • Mailing address:
    Office of Student Leadership Development
    Campus Box 1806
    1050 Union University Drive
    Jackson, TN 38305

Leadership Programs

Barnabas Leadership Award

In partnership with the Moore and Barney II Foundations, Union established the Barnabas Leadership Award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in the area of community and ministry service.

Juniors who have demonstrated significant leadership skills and a willingness to serve the campus and community are nominated by faculty, staff or students. To confirm the eligibility of a junior, please contact Jason Castles at jcastles@uu.edu. Two recipients are named by the Barnabas Award Selection Committee and are awarded $500. The recipients are asked to give at least $100 of their award to a charitable agency of their choice. All award finalists and their families are invited to attend a special awards luncheon to honor the award nominees. Nominate a junior for the 2010 Barnabas Leadership Award - PDF | Online Form

Leadership Training

Leadership U

Leadership UOur Leadership U program features one hour workshops on various topics aimed at developing & enhancing student leadership skills. All students are encouraged to participate regardless of past leadership experience.

Spring 2010 Workshops:

  • Casting A Vision & Leading Change
    Mr. Tommy Sadler, Union University Athletic Director
    Tuesday, February 23rd - 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Bowld 247

  • Team Building
    Mr. Mark Campbell, Head Coach, Lady Bulldog Basketball Team
    Tuesday, April 27th - 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Bowld 247

Leadership Conferences

If you are a Union student and would like to register for this conference, please contact Karen Taylor at ktaylor@uu.edu or 731.661.5244.

For more information on these workshops or other leadership training opportunities, please contact the Office of Student Leadership Development:
Jason Castles, Director, at 731.661.5094 or jcastles@uu.edu
Karen Taylor, Assistant Director, at 731.661.5244 or ktaylor@uu.edu

Mochafee - March 18, 2010
SAC Variety Show - April 17, 2010
2010 Union Student Film Festival - April 12-13, 2010
Brooks Ritter & Jamie Barnes - Barefoots Joe - May 7, 2010

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