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Memphis University School

Memphis University School. Seminar for School Leaders 2008. Leaders for Memphis University School. MUS needs specific things from its student leaders Different groups need leaders with specific qualifications and characteristics

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Memphis University School

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  1. Memphis University School Seminar for School Leaders 2008

  2. Leaders for Memphis University School • MUS needs specific things from its student leaders • Different groups need leaders with specific qualifications and characteristics • Each organization needs students dedicated to carrying out its expressed purpose and mission • Accepting the challenge of leading these groups requires that each leader enter into self examination

  3. The Student Council • In the storied tradition of MUS, the Student Council has maintained a position of prominence and respect within the student body and the faculty • The Council is expected to lead the student body in virtual all of its non-academic activities • The positions within the Council have very specific duties and unless these are carried out, the school year becomes less than it should be

  4. Duties of the Student Council Officers • The duties of the Student Council Officers and representatives are specified within the Constitution • The Constitution is as follows: CONSTITUTION of the Student Council • If you are considering running for an office, you should spend time studying the requirements of the position and be willing to carry them out • Build your campaign on the requirements of the position

  5. The Honor Council • The very fabric of what makes MUS unique resides in the Honor Council • Leadership within the Honor Council may be viewed as more by action and example than by words or speeches • Honor Council representatives typically progress from the Lower School to the Upper School without much change, but the Constitution provides for outsiders to be nominated during their Junior year. • The Constitution is found in the U Book

  6. The Civic Service Organization • “A student's responsibility to society is a priority at MUS”. • “We expect our boys to give something back to their school and to the community that nurtures and supports them”. (quotes from website) • Leadership structure: a president, one or two vice presidents and a board of project leaders • Selection process involves an application and a series of interviews • Criteria: altruism, dedication to a cause and the ability to motivate others to participate

  7. Various Organizations and Clubs • Mock Trial team Leadership Seminar Session 2\Mock Trial leadership.doc • Year Book Leadership Seminar Session 2\Year book expectations from Ms Balton.doc • JCL Junior Classical League Junior Classical League from Coach Sudderath.doc • Government Club Government Club from Coach Batey.doc

  8. Various Organizations and Clubs • Ambassadors Ambassadors guidelines.doc • Athletics (the example here is from Football) Leadership from Athletic Captains.doc • There are 11 varsity teams on campus that all need leaders, they may be elected or appointed • From year to year, there are over 20 clubs formed on campus and these clubs all need leaders • You can get involved and help shape the course of this school, use the skills you are learning

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