Gator Leadership Circle (GLC)

The Gator Leadership Circle (GLC) was founded by CLD Career Counselor Dr. Joseph Adams in Fall 2020 in efforts to provide leadership development and career preparation workshops for first and second year students at SFSU. The goal of GLC is to support students in taking their first steps into preparing for their future careers, both professional, and academic through self-exploration exercises, workshops focused on opportunities available on campus, and a cohort-based learning model. 
 

Students who participate in GLC will learn to recognize their interests and strengths and will gain a head start in developing themselves as holistic leaders with high rates of critical thinking, work ethic, and career knowledge. 
 

As an extension of the Career & Leadership Development office, GLC participants will receive guidance in regards to resume building, career resources on campus including digital platforms such as VMOCK, Big Interview, and Handshake. Members will learn to recognize their own expertise and strengths, and will also receive a Certificate of Completion for completing program requirements.

The program is open to currently enrolled full time first and second-year students. Attendance at all sessions is a strict requirement of the program in order to receive the Certificate of Completion. 

• Gator leadership Circle (GLC) consists of 5 sessions. The cohort will meet on select Tuesdays from 2:00PM – 3:30PM IN-PERSON in Library 121.  

• Attendance is a requirement of our program. Please ensure that this program aligns with your class schedule before applying.

All full time first-year and second-year students in good academic standing will automatically be accepted into the program. Students will be notified via their SF State campus email and by phone if a number is included in their application 48 hours after application deadline (TBD).

Fall 2024 GLC Schedule:
 

Each workshop is 2:00-3:30pm.

• Who is eligible to apply to GLC?  

  All current first-year and second year SFSU students are welcomed to the program regardless of major.  
   

• Are there any requirements to apply?  

  Must be a freshmen or sophomore to apply and, you must be available each week for the entire programmed time that the program is scheduled to meet IN-PERSON.  
   

• Can I participate in GLC remotely through Zoom?  

  As of Fall 2023, we are committing to keeping GLC fully IN-PERSON with no remote alternative. We understand that not everybody is available at these times, but believe the networking and face to face elements of our program are necessary for our students.  
   

• Where will the workshops/meetings be held?  

  Meetings will be conducted in-person in Library 286. Please note attendance is a mandatory requirement for completion of our program. Please only consider applying if our meeting time (Tuesdays 2:00-3:30PM) works for your class and work schedule.  
   

• I just transferred and I am in my second semester as a freshman, am I eligible?  

  Yes, you are still considered a freshmen or sophomore and you are welcome to apply.
    

• Do I need to bring anything with me to the meetings?  

  An open mind, big smile and a notebook and pen since there will be a lot of valuable information!  

Applications will be sent to all currently enrolled first and second year students via their SF State campus email (ends with @sfsu.edu or @mail.sfsu.edu!).  

Application closed for Fall 2024, will reopen in Spring 2025.

Questions? Please contact: 

Kylie Schneider 
Student Engagement & Leadership Programs Coordinator 
glc@sfsu.edu