Soar Beyond the Classroom
At 糖心Vlog, leadership and service go hand in hand with academic success. The Office of Leadership and Community Engagement (OLCE) helps students soar beyond expectations by offering transformative experiences in leadership, service, and sustainability.
Whether you’re building your leadership skills, serving your community, or promoting a more sustainable future, OLCE provides the tools, training, and connections to help you make an impact.
Explore. Engage. Soar.
Discover your potential and make a lasting impact through leadership, service, and sustainability. From earning scholarships to serving your community, the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement (OLCE) empowers you with the skills, experiences, and resources to soar beyond the classroom and become a force for good鈥攐n campus and beyond.
Lead with Purpose
Develop the confidence and skills to lead in any setting:
- Southern Leaders
- Nick Mamalakis Emerging Leaders
- LEAD Courses
- Leadership Certificates
- Leadership Scholarships
Serve with Impact
Create positive change in your community and beyond:
- SERVE912
- Alternative Breaks
- Campus Museum of Service
- Volunteer Hour Tracking
- Connections with Community Partners
Sustain for the Future
Support a healthier planet and more sustainable campus:
- Eagles for Sustainability (E4S)
- Campus Community Garden
- Sustainability Project Funds
Awards & Recognition
- Campus Museum of Service: Celebrate Georgia Southern students鈥� impact through a digital showcase of leadership and community engagement.
- Track Your Impact: Log your service hours to earn recognition, exclusive rewards, and university- and presidential-level awards.
- Leadership Certificates: Develop your leadership skills and enhance your r茅sum茅 through focused certificate programs in engagement, leadership, and sustainability.
- Award Recipients: Explore the outstanding students and organizations recognized for their leadership, service, and dedication to the Georgia Southern community.
Payments
Submit payments easily for your leadership and service experiences through the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement. Use the links below to complete payments for the BUILD program, pre-approved activities, winter trips, and weekend trips.
Stronger Together: Community Partnerships
Through the Institute for Community Partnerships, we build strong, reciprocal relationships with nonprofits, civic leaders, and local organizations鈥攅mpowering students to serve and communities to thrive.
About OLCE
Our mission is to prepare students to soar beyond the classroom through leadership, service, and engaged citizenship. We believe every student has the potential to lead鈥攁nd we鈥檙e here to help you discover and develop that potential.
leader@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1435
The Office of Leadership and Community Engagement integrates learning, service, and leadership to empower students to become global citizens who lead with a lifelong commitment to service. Our programs and services offer Georgia Southern students a diverse range of leadership development opportunities including leadership conferences, workshop series, an awards program, outdoor adventures, and leadership development coursework.
Many of our programs are led by student advisory councils, and we are always looking for additions to our growing teams. Whether you are a seasoned campus or community leader or you are just beginning your leadership journey, the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement has something for you!