What is a Watson Student Leader (WSL)? A dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about the teaching profession and has a desire to represent the Watson College of Education through leadership, professionalism, and service of past, present, and future Watson Alumni. Who is eligible to be a Watson Student Leader? Undergraduate or graduate students who will be or has been admitted into the Watson College of Education and are in good academic standing can apply to become a WSL. What do Watson Students Leaders do? Attend one mandatory meetings each month
Complete point system requirments each semester
Fall- 5 hours of recruitment events, 1 social event, 1 outreach event
Spring- 5 hours of recruitment events, 1 social event, 1 outreach event
What are the 5 hours of recruitment? Hours are obtained through participation in event. Here are a few events that will earn you hours:
Fall - Watson College Alumni events; Dean events, recruitment events,UNI presentations, etc. Spring - Razor Walker Awards, Watson College Alumni events, Homecoming, Teacher Cadet Conference, recruitment events. For more information please contact: [email protected]
Mission: The purpose of this organization is to build an honorary program whose goals are to promote the field of education and admission into the Watson College of Education, create a sense of community and collaboration between the various departments in Watson with the university as a whole through outreach and social events, and to give the Student Leaders the opportunity for professional development through conferences, presentations, and speakers.