Since the summer of 2003, the Student Development and Leadership Institute (SDLI) has become the umbrella for campus-wide leadership development and resources.  A free service to all Cal Poly Pomona students, over 250 student-leaders have completed the SDLI certification requirements in the first six years of the program.

 

Mission Statement

The Student Development and Leadership Institute (SDLI) provides education, development and training that enhances students’ personal leadership abilities for lifelong learning and success in a changing, multicultural world. 

SDLI Leadership Development Philosophy

SDLI believes that everyone is a leader, whether you are involved in an organization or not. Leadership is a process in which personal abilities can be learned and improved upon. Personal leadership development must be intentional with the forethought of becoming a critical thinker and the ability to serve a broader constituent with a meaningful purpose. 

 

Programs and Services

 

Leadership Workshop Series

Complete 7 workshops, including the two core workshops entitled What is Leadership and What is Your Leadership Style, by the time you graduate from Cal Poly, and you will earn a Certificate of Completion from the University.  Simply register for SDLI on this website, and then attend the workshops that fit your schedule.  Make sure to arrive on within the first ten minutes and sign-in in order to recieve credit.  Benefits of participation include:

• Building self confidence and ability to relate to others
• Developing a personal philosophy of leadership
• Enhancing career and internship opportunities
• Amplifying personal growth and development
• Receiving a certificate of completion from the University
   

3D Leadership Conference

Join hundreds of Cal Poly Pomona students, faculty, and staff for this annual conference to enhance your leadership skills, and earn SDLI credits.  3D is an annual half-day conference that takes place on-campus, and is free to all registered students.

Co-Curricular Portfolio

Take advantage of this self-entry, web based tool that provides students with a personal record that tracks all of their co-curricular involvement completed while attending Cal Poly Pomona.

 

 

Council Leadership Transition Retreat

This one-day training program offered in spring quarter prepares newly elected academic and activity based council E-Board members for their new roles and provides them with some essential skills they will need to get started in the fall. *For newly elected council officers only.

 

 

 

 

Leadership Resource Library

Utilize this comprehensive leadership resource library for your club or organization and for class projects. Library will be available in November 2004 at the Office of Student Life (building 26, room 124).

SDLI is supported by:

Division of Student Affairs
Associated Students, Incorporated
Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers
Athletics Department
Career Center
Dean of Students Office
Student Support & Equity Programs
Student Health Services
University Housing Services

 

 

 

 

SDLI Fact Sheet