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SLC Director Alicia Jackson with student leaders

Overview

The Student Leadership Center (SLC) connects students to numerous opportunities within the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering. The SLC administers the annual Innovation Days Competition, assists with the COE Dean's Leadership Course, and advises the 55+ registered engineering student organizations. With respect to student organizations, the SLC strives to provide student leaders with the support and resources necessary to implement quality programs and events, by assisting with special event planning, budgeting and financial oversight, organizational development and more.

The SLC also houses numerous resources on student leadership available to the COE community and serves as the central reservation unit for conference rooms in the Engineering Centers Building.

We invite you to visit the SLC and learn how to get the most out of your experience here at UW-Madison.

Staff

Eve Ferguson and Alicia Jackson

Eve Ferguson (left) and Alicia Jackson

Alicia Jackson
Director
608.265.2899
College of Engineering profile

Eve R. Ferguson
Financial Specialist
slc@engr.wisc.edu
608.265.2899
College of Engineering profile

Mission

The College of Engineering Student Leadership Center (SLC) fosters leadership through a variety of co-curricular programs, services and activities. The center seeks to improve efficiency within the numerous engineering-affiliated student organizations, provides assistance with organizational management and inspires students to practice teamwork and social responsibility.

Vision

To produce student leaders who demonstrate growth in civic responsibility, engagement and multicultural awareness.

Fast Facts

During the 2008-2009 academic year, about 46.8% of students enrolled in engineering courses were involved in a College of Engineering student organization.

Academic YearNumber of COE OrganizationsNumber of Participants
2008-2009562,244
2007-2008481,964
2006-2007441,364
2005-2006481,920

Data are estimates based on student-reported general membership at the beginning of each fall semester. Organizations may lose or gain members throughout the year.

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