JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas State University’s Center for Leadership Excellence is marking its 10th anniversary and seeking more mentors after about 100 students signed up for mentoring this semester.
Kathy White Loyd and 28 other women founded the center on Nov. 10, 2016. Since then, hundreds of students have completed its internship program and leadership interns have received more than 145 scholarships. Students have also taken part in thousands of hours of mentoring and mock interviews, the university said in its announcement.
Through the center’s Step Up, Reach Back Mentoring and Service Program, volunteers can take part in one-hour online sessions with small groups of students once a month. The center provides suggested discussion topics, and volunteers can also meet with students in person or conduct mock interviews, said Patricia Quinn Johnston, the center’s executive director.
The center held its annual conference earlier this fall. “The day revolved around connecting with new friends and reconnecting with friends we have known for a decade,” Johnston said.
Students have also traveled to New York City, Atlanta, Nashville, Tennessee, and Little Rock for service opportunities and to develop career and leadership skills.
Prospective mentors can email cle@astate.edu for information on how to sign up.
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