Leadership Development

Leadership comes in many forms, and, at Piedmont University, we want to help our students discover and develop the traits that will make them leaders. Why? Because leaders, no matter their style, are a valuable part of our school, alumni base, and – eventually – their workforce and community. That’s why Piedmont offers myriad leadership development opportunities, so that you can make a difference.

Piedmont’s leadership development approach offers myriad on-campus organizations and University-related activities that teach you how to become a leader – no matter your personality or approach. The result is that you learn about yourself, working with others, bolster your prospects for career and life success, and serve to assist many worthy causes.

Leadership Opportunities

Where Can You Help?

At Piedmont University, we know that leadership is not about following a cookie-cutter recipe. Leaders are built and honed according both to their personalities, skillsets, and what interests them. That’s why we have myriad organizations for our student to hone their emerging leadership skills.

Peruse our leadership development organizations, and if you have further questions or require more information, please contact Piedmont Director of Student Life Cat Wiles at 706-778-8500, extension 2837, or via email: cwiles@piedmont.edu.

Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The charge to the organization is to efficiently and effectively provide a variety of cultural, social, recreational, entertaining and educational programs for the Piedmont University community and promote student engagement on campus.
Advisor: Cat Wiles

M.A.N.E. Leaders
Piedmont M.A.N.E. Leaders play a vital role in new students’ adjustment to the Piedmont University campus and community. Leaders will build community by facilitating activities, communicating information, and helping new students understand the University’s culture and values.
Advisor: Chelsea Wilkes

National Society of Leadership & Success
The Society is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The Society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world. The guiding question we established to shape all the important decisions the organization makes is: “Are we helping the greatest number of people in the greatest way?”
Advisor: Cat Wiles

Student Government Association
The purpose of the Student Government Association (SGA), authorized by the Piedmont University Administration, is to represent the rights and opinions of the student body in a manner consistent with the mission of Piedmont University to provide for appropriate student activities, and to join with the faculty and administrators of the University in building a stronger, more effective educational community.
Advisor: Dr. Kim Crawford

TEAM PIEDMONT
TEAM PIEDMONT Student Ambassadors act as liaisons between the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the outside community. They provide campus tours to prospective students and their families, as well as prospective faculty and staff members. TEAM also aids Undergraduate Admissions for all recruitment events held on campus throughout the year. They also help in the day-to-day tasks within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Advisor: Chelsea Wilkes