FCSSGA Leadership Training (FLT)

FLT Program Overview

 
The FLT Certification consists of six core courses in three categories and a Capstone session. The six courses can be taken in any order; however, Capstone must be taken after completing all six courses in order to receive FLT certification. There is no cost to attend, no advanced registration needed, and the training has been designed to represent the core values of FCSSGA.

The Categories and Courses are:

Civics
  • Civic Engagement
  • Social Responsibility
​Campus Involvement
  • Event Coordination
  • Effective Meetings
Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Ethical Leadership
Capstone
 

FLT Learning Outcomes

Civic Engagement

Upon completion of this session…

  • Students will have a general knowledge of the Legislative Process with special attention given to the role of Civic Health.
  • Students will have explored the range of various types of civic and community engagement activities that their campuses can participate in.
  • Students will be able to assess the effectiveness of current efforts and how they can be improved.

Event Coordination

Upon completion of this session…

  • Students will be able to identify all the steps involved in planning an event on their campus.
  • Students will have a general knowledge of how to write an event proposal.
  • Students will have a better understanding of the complexity of programming.

Effective Meetings

Upon completion of this session…

  • Students will understand how to create a meaningful and purposeful meeting agenda.
  • Students will be able to analyze effective and ineffective elements of meetings.
  • Students will have a general knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order.

Effective Communication

Upon completion of this session…

  • Students will have a general knowledge of different types of communication and communication styles.
  • Students will learn several methods of conflict management and resolution and how to assess the best type of use in different situations.
  • Students will be able to identify the components of a proper apology.

Ethical Leadership

Upon completion of this session…

  • Students will have assessed their own ethical values.
  • Students will be able to identify common ethical challenges that arise in their various leadership positions.
  • Students will be able to apply their knowledge of ethical dilemmas and resolutions.

Social Responsibility

Upon completion of this session…

  • Students will be able to define social responsibility and its impact on organizations and society.
  • Students will critically analyze viewpoints, biases and comfort levels for themselves and others.
  • Students will be able to identify ways in which they can holistically improve the opportunities and environment of their campuses.

Capstone

Upon completion of this session…

  • Students will have a solid understanding of the topics discussed throughout the FLT program.
  • Students will be able to review all 6 of the core FLT courses.
  • Students will identify ways in which they can take the information from the FLT courses to improve their campuses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1. How is my attendance tracked?

Students are responsible for signing into the session to receive credit for attending. Attendance is tracked via a digital form that is available during the presentation. A physical sign-in sheet will be made available upon request if needed.

Students that leave before or arrive after the attendance link has been provided will not receive credit. Students are tracked by their name, college, campus name, and date sessions were completed.

2. Can I complete FLT during one conference?

All 6 classes and Capstone might not be available during the same conference due to scheduling and availability of presenters. Most students complete FLT while attending 2 or more FCSSGA conferences.

Sessions may be provided virtually outside of conferences. You will need to use your college email to register for virtual FLT sessions. Check with your advisor to see if there are virtual sessions available.

3. How are students recognized when they complete the program?

A Certificate and pin will be provided at the end of each conference to completers as a group in the closing session.

4. Can I take the Capstone exam before going to all six FLT sessions?

Students that take the Capstone exam before attending the six FLT sessions will not be eligible to receive their certificate until they complete the remaining sessions.

5. How can I track the sessions I completed?

Click on the Attendance Records link below. Questions about your records? Contact FLT Coordinator Catherine Korman at ckorman@hccfl.edu.