Summit Student Organization Leadership Symposium

Saturday, September 26, 2026

O'Connor Building, 5th Floor

10am–3pm

Program Overview

Summit 2026 is the premiere leadership development symposium designed specifically for both new and returning Registered Student Organization (RSO) leaders at Rice University. Whether you are stepping into an executive role for the first time or looking to sharpen your organizational strategy, this program equips you with the practical tools, confidence, and insights necessary to lead effectively. Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and peer collaboration, participants will explore four core areas of student organization leadership:

• Individual Leadership Skills: Discovering and refining your unique leadership style.
• Teamwork and Group Dynamics: Navigating collaboration, delegation, and collective decision-making.
• Building and Retaining Organization Members: Creating inclusive recruitment strategies and sustaining long-term member engagement.
• Resources and Processes for Student Organizations: Mastering campus policies, funding structures, discovering campus partners, and administrative workflows.

Benefits of Attending Summit

By actively participating in Summit 2026, student organization leaders will be empowered to translate concepts into action across their organizations. Upon completion of the symposium, attendees will be able to:

• Articulate Vision and Values: Develop advanced communication techniques to clearly express your organization's mission, goals, and values to fellow executive officers, general members, and the broader Rice community.
• Navigate Administrative and Policy Frameworks: Build comprehensive understanding of university policies, risk management, and operational processes to proactively solve the complex organizational challenges.
• Enhance Self-Awareness and Member Growth: Gain deep insight into individual and group leadership styles, using self-awareness techniques to cultivate a resilient, inclusive, and high-performing membership base.
• Master Interpersonal Dynamics: Strengthen foundational interpersonal skills, including active listening, constructive conflict resolution, empathy, and collaborative diplomacy.

Get Ready to Lead!

Join your fellow Owls for a day of growth, connection, and empowerment. Shape the future of student life at Rice University.

Register Today!

Please click here to register. The deadline is set for Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5pm. Questions? Please email studentactivities@rice.edu (Subject line: Summit 2026) for more information!