About Student Life and Leadership
In addition to programs featured below, the Office of Student Life & Leadership Development works with a variety of departments to offer workshops on various leadership topics including Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator, military leadership in everyday life, teambuilding, group dynamics, professional etiquette, résumé building, types of leadership, diversity & equity, civic leadership, and more.
Emerging Leaders Seminar Series
Each semester, we run the Emerging Leaders Seminar Series which involves a variety of speakers in different industries focused on leadership. In collaboration with Alumni Relations and the Center for Career Development, we have also provided students with sessions that include a networking and career exploration component for different fields of study.
All sessions of the Emerging Leaders Seminar Series are free and include refreshments.
You may elect to attend as many or as few as you'd like. Students who attend the full series are eligible for a certificate and letter of completion. We also host an etiquette luncheon at the conclusion of the series as an opportunity for students to learn and practice business meal and dining etiquette.
Challenge yourself to think differently, grow as a person, and elevate your leadership skills by participating in NCC’s leadership conferences. You’ll have the opportunity to network with local leaders, learn more about different career fields, and enhance modern leadership skills with dynamic and interactive workshops.
Some events that we have hosted in the past include the RISE Leadership Conference with workshops and a keynote speaker and TEDxNorthampton Community College which featured a variety of diverse talks presented by Lehigh Valley experts and pioneers in their fields.
Leadership Class
Engage in leadership self-assessments and self-exploration, network with high-profile Lehigh Valley leaders, enhance your résumé, and increase your confidence and public-speaking skills in the Spring Leadership Class, a 10-week non-credit course offered each spring semester.
To apply for this competitive program, submit an application and at least one letter of recommendation during the fall semester. If you are a finalist, you will receive an invitation to an interview. The final cohort consists of approximately 16 students.
Some topics covered in the course include:
- The 5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership
- Leading with a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lens
- Managing vs. Leading
- Stages of Group Development
- Authentic, Civic, and Servant Leadership
- Storytelling as a Tool for Inspiring a Shared Vision
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Self-Care & Leadership
Previous off-campus trips have included:
- Martin Guitar
- Bethlehem Mayor’s Office
- Northampton County Government
- Wind Creek Bethlehem
Thanks to the generosity of the NCC Foundation, all course materials, transportation, and light meals are provided to students at no cost.
For additional information, please email Student Life & Leadership Development at studentlife@northampton.edu
