2008-09

Purpose

There are three purposes of the Council of Student Leaders (COSL):

• COSL provides advice and counsel to the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Dean of Students on matters of student concern. This advice does not replace but complements formal recommendations made by Student Senate and other student governing bodies. Further, COSL may be asked to provide such advice and counsel to other administrative officers of the University. A portion of meeting time is devoted to providing feedback on ideas, input into decision making, or raising issues to be addressed.
• COSL serves as a vehicle for information sharing and support between and among key student leaders on campus. A portion of meeting time is devoted to discussion of concerns, topics, and ideas generated by members of the group. This includes sharing practical information about events and plans, as well as discussing topics of common concern to student leaders.
• COSL provides a mechanism for continuing professional and leadership development of its members. A portion of meeting time is devoted to learning about the University and its functioning in an effort to enhance the effectiveness of student leaders who are members. Further, focused training on the principles and practice of effective leadership is provided.
  

COSL meets every other week for an hour over lunch (provided). Meetings are noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center.
Dates for 2008-09 are:

In addition, there are three major events annually for COSL members:

• Welcome/Orientation – September 23, 2008, noon to 1 p.m., Leadership Center
• Year-End Dinner – Date & Time TBA, President’s Residence
• Leadership Recognition Reception – May 20, 2009, Time TBA, Baker Center Ballroom
  
  

Members

The chief executive of each of the following groups is invited to participate in COSL. The invitation is extended to the individual, and is not transferable to other members of the group. Changes in the membership may be made by the Vice President or Dean.

Air Force R.O.T.C.

Army R.O.T.C.

Arts & Sciences Student Ambassadors

Black Student Cultural Programming Board

Club Sports Council

Community Service Leadership Council

Graduate Student Senate

Honors College Advisory Council

Interfraternity Council

International Student Union

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Commission of Student Senate

National Pan-Hellenic Council

Ohio University Board of Trustees (Student Members)

Ohio University Recruiting Society

The Post

P.O.W.E.R

The Residence Action Council

Senior Class Council

Student Activities Commission of Student Senate

Student Alumni Board

Student Athletic Advisory Council

Student Leadership Advisors

Student Senate

University Program Council

Women’s Panhellenic Association

Support

The Council of Student Leaders is advised by Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kent Smith and Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi.

For more information please contact staff coordinator and facilitator of COSL,