A member of the University of the Virgin Islands Student
Government Association recently received credentials as a Certified
Student Leader in Washington, D.C. UVI-SGA Vice President St. Clair
Hodge was one of 169 U.S. college and university students who
passed a certification exam administered during the recent National
Conference on Student Leadership.
Hodge is a UVI junior, pursuing degrees in Business Administration
and Computer Information Systems. To achieve certification, the
SGA-St.Thomas Campus vice president had to pass a test of
leadership skills.
Conference spokeswoman Susan Horn said the exam measured the
applicant's ability in several areas. "The exam tests candidates on
the skill necessary for the effective leadership of student
organizations, including running effective meetings, resolving
conflicts, creating an inclusive and diverse environment, and
launching successful publicity and promotional campaigns," Horn
said.
Several of the subjects found on the leadership exam were also
featured in workshops during the three-day event, held Nov. 21-24.
This year's conference theme was "The Power of a Student Group."
Participants received lessons on team building, delegation, time
management, strategic planning, inclusion, conflict resolution,
meeting management and group dynamics.
Hodge attended the event with UVI-SGA President Jaedee Caines,
Secretary Leah Hughes and Public Relations Officer Campbell
Douglas. They said over 700 students took part in this year's
student leadership conference.
The UVI student leaders returned from their Washington trip to the
St. Thomas campus Nov. 25.
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