CSIL is the hub of on-campus leadership and various types of student involvement. Many leadership programs are offered, and all students organizations are managed out of this office. We've supplied links to a number of interesting pages within CSIL below:

Club and Organization Directory

The Appalachian - campus newspaper

APPS - Appalachian Popular Programming Society

Black Student Association

Campus Resident Student Association

Student Government Association

Women's Center

Leadership Development Opportunities

Emerging Leaders

Leadership Classes

Leadership 101

Leadership Team

Student Development Record

Outside Appalachian State University

There are also many great leadership organizations outside of Appalachian State University, a number of which are listed below:

LeaderShape, Inc.

The LeaderShape Institute is a six-day leadership development experience designed to help participants learn to "lead with integrity."

American Red Cross

The Red Cross helps keep people safe - every day as well as in an emergency - thanks to caring people who support our work in the community.

Breakaway

Promotes service on the local, regional, national and international levels through break-oriented (spring break, fall break, winter break, etc.) programs.

Campus Opportunities Outreach League

Mission is to educate and empower college students to strengthen our nation through community service.

Corporation for National Service

Links to national service programs including:

AmeriCorps
Learn & Serve America
America Reads. Includes information on honors and scholarships for young people who serve their community.

Habitat for Humanity


A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide.

Connect for Kids - The President's Summit/America's Promise

Challenging corporations, individuals, civic groups, and government agencies to make our communities work for kids. Help is needed to provide the following five resources to all children: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, marketable skills, and opportunities to serve.

National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness

NSCAHH works with a coalition of students and community members across the country to end hunger and homelessness through education, service and action.

Peace Corps

The toughest job you'll ever love.

SERVEnet

Every day, we bring thousands of volunteers and community organizations together online.

SCALE - Student Coalition for Action in Literacy

SCALE is a national organization that mobilizes college students to address the literacy needs of this country through partnership with community agencies, service organizations, new readers, students, faculty and administrators.

Teach for America

One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. Learn how to help.

United Way of America

United Way is a national system of volunteers, contributors, and local charities built on the proven effectiveness of local organizations helping people in their own communities.

National Outdoor Leadership School