Registration is open now!
The Gamecocks LEAD conference will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 9:00A-2:00P. The link to register will be sent out to all student organization members and is available HERE (log in with your Garnet Gate information to register). The deadline to register is Friday, November 1st at 11:59P. We encourage every organization to send at least one member to the conference. A coffee bar and lunch will be provided.
Sessions will be facilitated by USC professional staff, campus partners, student organizations, and student leaders.
Call for Proposals
Proposal submissions are now closed for the 2024 conference.
Interested in presenting at Gamecocks LEAD? Students and professional staff are encouraged to submit a proposal to present either individually or through/with an organization. As members and leaders within organizations, YOU are the experts and have great knowledge, experiences, and best practices to share with other student leaders and groups. Remember, you do not have to have your presentation figured out just yet - once you are selected to be a presenter you can then solidify your presentation. Some topics that you may present on include:
- general personal or professional development
- leadership development
- student organization leadership
- informationals and/or best practices
- general interest or focus groups
As a student, you are able to select either a 20-minute or 40-minute presentation. If you have any questions about presenting, or would like to meet with a professional staff member in the LSC to help with your presentation topic, please contact Joshua Cauble.
If you have any questions about the conference or registration, please contact Jamie Howelle.
Additional Information:
There is no cost to register for this program.
| Check-In | 9:00A - 9:30A |
| Welcome | 9:30A - 10:00A |
| Keynote Speaker | 10:00A - 10:40A |
| Session I - Leading with Strengths | 10:45A - 11:15A |
| Session II - Partner Presentations | 11:30A - 12:10P |
| Lunch | 12:15P - 1:15P |
| Reflection / Closing Session | 1:15P - 2:00P |
The Gamecocks LEAD Conference will provide both new and experienced leaders within organizations with helpful information, strategies, and best practices to take your organizations and leadership skills to the next level. This conference was designed specifically for student organizations. A few more specific benefits:
- Learn about key policies and campus resources;
- Personal leadership development sessions will be hosted by USC professional staff and campus partners;
- Opportunity to connect and collaborate with other organizations and USC campus partners;
- Develop skills and knowledge to better your student organization.
The Gamecocks LEAD Conference will be held on-campus in the Russell House University Union.
Participants will be provided with a coffee bar, light snacks, and a buffet style lunch. When you register, please include any dietary restrictions.