NSCS Leadership Conference convenes Thursday
CHADRON – Chadron State College will host the annual Nebraska State College System leadership conference Thursday and Friday in a virtual format. About 80 Student Senate members and advisers from CSC, Peru State College, and Wayne State College will attend.
CSC students Lily Umeta of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ruth Mencia of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Abby Klammer of Juniata, Nebraska, will lead student discussion groups.
CSC speakers on a variety of topics related to the conference theme, “Resilience,” include Dr. Shaunda French-Collins, Ted Tewahade, Anne DeMersseman, Taylor Osmotherly, Megan Northrup, Jenn Schaer, and Dr. Kurt Kinbacher.
Umeta, CSC Student Senate president, said senate leadership from the three campuses decided to postpone the conference originally scheduled for November so they could better plan and prepare to meet guidelines during the pandemic.
“COVID didn't make it an easy road, but that's how we grow. This is a year to discuss and celebrate resilience as a leader, as a school, and as individuals living through history,” she said.
She said she is grateful for everyone who has helped with the planning process including Adam Smith from WSC and Jared Koelzer from PSC.
“I am very appreciative and proud of the three state colleges' senate and leadership during this process, and I am lucky to be working with such ambitious and professional groups,” Umeta said.
Umeta said the conference brings student leaders together, cultivates a stage for them to learn from each other, and provides resources to help student leaders grow as professionals.
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