JACKSON, Miss., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty Student Government Presidents from the nation's historically black colleges and universities will descend upon Jackson, Mississippi for the third annual Nissan Student Government Leadership Program (NSGLP). The program will be held July 29 - August 2 on the campus of Tougaloo College. A nationally-recognized slate of speakers has been invited to participate and share their wisdom regarding leadership.
Because of the overwhelming success of this three-day leadership training experience, Nissan once again offers an experience that will firmly position participants of the program as leaders on their campuses and in their personal and professional communities. The program exposes SGA Presidents to a curriculum designed for young executives entering corporate America and continues to underscore Nissan's commitment to HBCUs and the world's future leaders.
"The Nissan Student Government Leadership Program is an outstanding hands- on opportunity for college leaders to prepare for corporate leadership. We've gathered some of the brightest minds in the country to design a program that is meaningful and has high impact for the student participants," said Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Nissan North America Sr. Manager, Philanthropy & Diversity Communications and the team leader for the NSGLP.
Confirmed speakers for the 2007 program include: Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., nationally renowned educator, clinician and researcher in women's reproductive health at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, Reverend Dr. Nelson Rivers - corporate Chief Operating Officer of the NAACP, Gregory Anderson, writer of the No. 1 Box Office Hit "Stomp the Yard" and former NSGLP corporate participant and American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard.
Invitations for the program were extended to all HBCUs across the country. Only the first 60 schools to return completed forms are accepted into each all-expense-paid NSGLP session.
For more information on the Nissan Student Government Leadership Program visit http://www.nissansglp.com or contact Jocelyn R. Coleman at 336-558-8063 or Phanalphie Rhue or at 336-884-0744.
About the Nissan Student Government Leadership Program
In August 2005, Nissan North America, Inc. launched the pilot session of the NSGLP. The innovative leadership development program includes leadership sessions, experiential exercises, nationally-recognized speakers as well as activities which will enhance the student's self-awareness, self-management, social-political awareness and interpersonal relationships. These aspects coupled with networking opportunities with Nissan executives, facilitators and government leaders; create a solid foundation for a successful career in Corporate America and beyond.
About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.nissannews.com and http://www.infiniti.com.
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