Student Leadership and Development
The Department for Student Leadership and Development's (SLD) mission is to support student transition, success, community, and leadership development. SLD coordinates orientation programs and transition resources for new students, hosts an annual Leadership Conference, and promotes campus involvement. We partner with others to celebrate a positive, service-oriented, community-minded culture at Kwantlen. Our initiatives involve students, faculty and staff across academic disciplines as well as student services. Some of these initiatives include:
- New Student Orientation (August, January and May)
- Parent Orientation Evenings (August)
- Leadership recognition awards (May)
- Student Life website and a Kwantlen Student Handbook
- Volunteer and Leadership Programs
- Annual Kwantlen Student Leadership Conference
- Monthly Student Leadership Dialogues
Events
New Student Orientation
August, January & May (hosted by Student Leadership and Development)
Orientation, official welcome, student-led activities and tours, insider tips, and more!Sessions with faculty, entertainment, lunch, and prizes.
A great opportunity right before classes begin to get to know your campus, meet other new students, meet instructors, find out about important student services, get your library card, buy your books and a lot more!
More information at kwantlen.ca/orientation.
Parent Orientation Evenings
August
This session provides parents of new students with information about what to expect during the transition, what services are available to students, and some key policies regarding safety and privacy at Kwantlen.
Kwantlen Student Leadership Conference
Annual
"Stand out from the crowd" was the theme of the November 2008 inaugural conference, a day which inspired and provided training to current and future student leaders. Our second annual conference in January 2010, themed "Unleash Your Potential" gave further opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and network with like-minded students. Watch for the next conference, scheduled for January 2011. More conference information at kwantlen.ca/leadership.
Services
Student Life Website
Education is more than just the classroom—and so is Kwantlen student life! In fact, you are more likely to succeed in your educational goals if you involve yourself in more than classes. Get involved—Participate in activities or join a club. Meet other students and faculty with similar interests. www.kwantlen.ca/student-life.
Clubs & Societies
For a full listing of clubs and societies, see the Kwantlen Student Association's website at kusa.ca
Student life and development offers some sponsorship for co-curricular events. Please contact sld@kwantlen.ca with proposals.
Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities and Programs
Orientation Student Leadership TeamStudent Leadership Conference Planning CommitteeStudent Leadership Conference TeamGlobal Villagers TeamMonthly Student Leadership DialoguesOther ongoing event support roles
Contact Us
For a complete listing of the Department for Student Life and Development's services and events, as well as information on surviving and thriving in your first year of post-secondary education, please see our website at www.kwanten.ca/sld
- SLD Office:
- Surrey Campus, Surrey Main C 137
- Email:
- sld@kwantlen.ca