Empowered to Lead
Leadership is a demanding call. While some people are “born leaders,” others need guidance and the right kinds of opportunities to discover their leadership qualities and realize their potential. At Marywood University, our mission espouses “the belief that education empowers people.” In the Student Activities and Leadership Development Office (SALD), this belief is demonstrated every day, both by the students who answer the call to lead and by the staff members who guide them on this journey.
Some of the signature events and opportunities that relate to our core value of Empowerment, which also highlight student leadership, include the CONQUER Student Leadership Conference (November 4), the National Society of Leadership and Success (ongoing each semester), and the Student Government Association (ongoing goals and collaboration). Additionally, Marywood students attend and present at the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA), traditionally held in late October.
Kim Coleman, Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD), notes, “Overall, our student employees and student leaders have much autonomy over their projects, allowing them to feel empowered to make a difference and take ownership. The SALD Office challenges our students to do their
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Marywood Is A Viable Transfer Option for CSU Students
Marywood University is stepping forward as a viable transfer option for students of Clarks Summit University (CSU), which recently announced its decision to close.
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Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion Dedicated
The $11.5 million Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion is a realization of Marywood's commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities for education in the health sciences.
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Psy.D. Program Reaccredited for 10 Years by the American Psychological Association
In its notification, the APA's Commission on Accreditation recognized the quality of training and education provided by Marywood’s Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology.