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The Leadership Advancement Program for Student Organizations (LAPSO) aims to prepare the student leaders from student societies or groups with the knowledge and skills for effective leadership within the student body and in organizing activities.
Through a diverse mix of training methodologies and experiential learning opportunities, the program wants to
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Inspire students to explore outward and reflect inward, uncover their unique inner strength;
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Encourage students to know more about their role and responsibilities in their organizations;
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Promote diversity and inclusion, strengthen students’ relationship with the HKUST community;
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Broaden students’ perspectives and concern about global and local challenges.
Student Leaders will go through the following progressive path:
Through the program, the student leaders will develop transferable skills for their personal growth and be empowered to be effective leaders for their organization to handle challenges and better serve the university and the society at large. |
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New Exco Orientation (NEO)
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The Orientation is a compulsory annual training for new executive committee members of student societies and other DSTO associated groups. It consists of essential information, advisor matching and team building activities. It also provides the first chance for the societies and groups to get to know other societies’ fellow exco members.
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Leadership Advancement Camp
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Leadership Advancement Camp is a hands-on, experiential learning workshop that focuses on problem-solving, collaboration, leadership and followership. It will provide a set of activities integrating learning and practicing skillset, understanding yourself, and empowering and working with others to enhance competencies and confidence of leaders.
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Experiential Workshops / Visits
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Experiential Workshops / Visits with different topics will be organized from time to time, for example:
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Event Planning and Activity Leading
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Publicity Material Design
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Meeting Skills; Negotiation Skills; Conflict Resolution
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Community Visit / Social Issue Simulation
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Social Media Management
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Mental Health First Aid, etc.
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Student Leaders Learning Trip
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Outbound learning and leadership opportunities will be organized or sponsored for the student leaders to widen their exposure and facilitate their cross-cultural competency.
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Introduction
The award scheme aims to recognize and celebrate student organizations that demonstrate outstanding management, creativity, innovation, and a positive impact on the university or the community. Please refer to the application guidelines for the detailed criteria.
EligibilityRegistered student organizations, i.e. SU, SU-affiliated Societies, Department-Associated Groups
Awards
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The Outstanding Student Organization |
The Innovative Student-led Activity of the Year |
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$5,000 Activity Fund*
Trophy and Certificates
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Gold: $4,000 Activity Fund*
Sliver: $3,000 Activity Fund*
Bronze: $2,000 Activity Fund*
Trophies and Certificates
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Online Application Form |
Online Application Form |
* Budget plan and valid receipts are required for award disbursement.
Timeline
| Call for Applications: |
19 Oct 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
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Presentation and Selection
(Shortlisted Candidates Only):
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15 Mar 2024 |
| Result Announcement: |
by late Mar 2024 |
| Award Presentation Ceremony: |
22 Apr 2024 |
Selection Panel
| Chairperson: |
The Dean of Students or his delegate |
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Head, Student Support & Activities, Dean of Students’ Office
Two Staff Representatives
Two Student Representatives
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Result
Overall Comments from the Panel
The Panel is pleased with the high standard of the shortlisted societies in the first year of the Award Scheme, and these include both new and well-established societies at HKUST. The shortlisted societies have done an excellent job. Most of them showed good management and made impressive achievements in one or more areas. While all the three award-winning student organizations demonstrated their efforts in seeking collaborations, bringing innovation, expanding their scope of activities and participants, and promoting diversity and inclusiveness. The panel is looking forward to receiving more high quality applications in next year.
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Enquiry
Please contact the Student Support & Activities Team at email ssa@ust.hk. |
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