President's Emerging Leaders Program
2008-2009 PELP students

Welcome to PELP

Our Purpose:

The purpose of PELP is to prepare students at APSU for a lifetime of leadership.

Our Vision

PELP creates an environment that develops leaders for the future through education and practical experience.

Our Values

Integrity, Academic Excellence, Leadership, Campus Involvement and Community Service. (for definitions of the values see our student handbook)

Our program emphasizes:

  • Learning about the "tools" of leadership (communication techniques, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, etc.)
  • Learning about leadership styles of campus and community leaders
  • Applying leadership skills in real-life situations on campus or in community agencies
  • Improving your leadership skills by understanding your strengths and weaknesses
  • Learning about ethical principles for leadership