Leadership Development
Leadership
Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLICE) empowers students to grow as leaders through hands-on experiences, workshops, and community engagement.
Our leadership development programs are designed to help students explore their potential, build practical skills, and make a difference on campus and beyond. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your impact, we offer a range of opportunities to support your journey.
Yearly Programs and Events
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Power Of You - CWU Leadership Conference
Every Winter Quarter SLICE partners with other on campus departments to create a free opportunity for students full of inspiration, connection, and growth. You'll hear from incredible speakers, attend meaningful workshops, take a professional headshot, and much more!
You'll meet other like minded students and walk away with new ideas and fresh motivation.
2027 Power of You will take place the first weekend of March! Look out for registration details on instagram @CWUSLICE or @CWUHYPE early winter quarter!
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Wildcats Talk
SLICE presents Wildcats Talk, a keynote series in which faculty, staff, and professionals from the CWU community have an opportunity to tell students their own leadership stories. This series is designed to bridge the connection between CWU students and inspirational figures on campus. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Keep an eye out on our instagram @CWUSLICE for updates on our next Wildcats Talk event!
Past Events
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LEAD

LEAD is an event that allows students to dive into leadership while experiencing a fun activity. Students will develop their leadership skills through an engaging workshop and then go on an adventure with one of SLICE's campus partners and the leadership programming staff.
Keep an eye out on our instagram @CWUSLICE for updates on our next LEAD event!
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Wildcat Leadership Community

Wildcat Leadership Community (WLC) is a cohort designed to help students take the next step into becoming authentic leaders on campus and in their communities. WLC is a 7-week program where participants will learn how to develop their own leadership profile, find like-minded peers, and help the community through service.
After completion of the program, students will receive a leadership certificate, letter of recommendation, graduation cord, and the opportunity to attend a trip at the end of the cohort.
How to join? You must attend a WLC orientation at the beginning of Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter in order to register.
Orientation dates will promoted on our Instagram @cwuslice each quarter!
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