2026 Student Strengths Leadership Summit
Strengths Look Good on You
Designed by Students, for Students
The Student Strengths Leadership Summit is a one-day, strengths-based leadership experience for students who want to better understand how to lead using their CliftonStrengths in real, everyday contexts.
Open to students of all majors and levels of involvement, the summit focuses on practical ways to apply strengths in classes, student organizations, campus jobs and future careers.
The event is free, and lunch at Cather Dining Center will be provided.
Friday, December 4, 2026
What to Expect
Participants will take part in interactive, student-led sessions that emphasize reflection, discussion and real-world application.
Session topics include:
- Increasing student well-being and engagement
- Applying strengths in student organizations
- Coaching peers to develop their strengths
- Leveraging strengths in internships and career development
- Utilizing your strengths after graduation
What You'll Do
During the summit, participants will:
- Build a strengths-based peer network
- Identify strengths-based tools to increase engagement in classes or student organizations
- Share stories of strengths in action
- Exchange ideas for fostering strengths-based leadership with other college campuses
What You'll Gain
By the end of the day, participants will strengthen key leadership skill sets, including:
- Communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Self-development
- Acknowledging multiple perspectives
- Resiliency
Participants will leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in daily life. You will gain confidence in leveraging your strengths to support your personal well-being and learn how to articulate your strengths in resumes, interviews and career conversations.
Tentative Agenda
| 9:30-10 a.m. | Check-In | Cather Dining Center Red Cloud Room |
| 10-11 a.m. | Opening Session | Cather Dining Center Red Cloud Room |
| 11-11:40 a.m. | Lunch | Cather Dining Center, Second Floor |
| 12-12:40 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Hawks Hall |
| 12:45-1:25 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Hawks Hall |
| 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Break - Enjoy Snacks in the Clifton Strengths Institute | Hawks Hall First Floor, Rm. 115 |
| 1:50-2:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Hawks Hall |
| 2:40-3:10 p.m. | Closing Session | Hawks Hall Lower Level, Ostergard Family Auditorium Rm. 002 |
| 3:15-4 p.m. | Hot Chocolate Networking Social | Hawks Hall Lower Level, Olson Lobby |
