Leadership Excellence Academy

The Leadership Excellence Academy enables you to participate in leadership experiences and engage in professional development that explores self-awareness and facilitates personal growth designed to be tailored to your chosen study path.

Provided by an external leadership consultant and UniSQ Alumni, this program includes seminars, leadership skill workshops, on-going mentoring with experienced UniSQ Alumni, participation in a service project, presentations, and an online portal for 24 hour guidance. All elements of the program are delivered online, so no matter where you are based, you can apply for the program knowing you can participate from your home. Successful applicants are required to attend and participate in all elements of the program.

Upon completion of the Leadership Excellence Academy, students are invited to participate in the UniSQ Student Awards ceremony. Students receive The Leadership Excellence program certificate of completion for inclusion in their portfolio for future employment and opportunities to apply to attend external leadership conferences.

The 2024 Leadership Excellence Academy has limited positions available. To be eligible to take part, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• hold a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or above,
• be a currently enrolled continuing student,
• have successfully completed a minimum of two courses in your program,
• be making satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the Student Academic Progress Procedure,
• have not completed the program in the previous two years,
• complete the application form, including personal statement and supporting documents.

Your personal statement should:

• be a maximum of one A4 page (minimum 8pt font),
• be cohesive and concise with structured paragraphs,
• address your reason for applying to the program,
• outline what you hope to gain from the program,
• demonstrate your involvement with UniSQ and or your local community.

The benefit of completing the Leadership Excellence Academy includes:

• increased confidence to enter the workplace,
• improved employability and development of graduate skills,
• greater sense of leadership in your chosen career path,
• increased motivation for further learning opportunities,
• enhanced relationships with peers.
• aligned with key Graduate Attributes that employers look for. 

Students who undertake the Academy are also eligible to receive significant points contributions towards the UniSQ Phoenix Award.

2024 Academy guide

Academy participants are required to attend and participate in all elements of the program, including live sessions (sessions are not recorded). Participants are also required to abide by UniSQ's policies when engaging in the online portal.