LEADERSHIP

Leadership: A CSI Position Paper, Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence, Essay Contest on Leadership…

Since it was founded in 1985, Chi Sigma Iota has placed a priority on leadership in counseling, especially on the development of leaders for the counseling profession. This commitment to leadership development is reflected in our strategic plan and is integral to the development and maintenance of strong CSI chapters.

CSIs philosophy of leadership is explored in a position paper developed by Dr. Edwin Herr, Past-President and Distinguished Scholar.

The members of the CSI Academy of Leaders for Excellence developed our statement of leadership ethics, the Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence.

In the Spring of 2010, CSI conducted an essay contest to encourage exploration of leadership among CSI members and chapters. The Essay Contest on Leadership: The Many Voices of CSI  included submissions from both professional counselors and students.  Four essays were selected in each category (professionals and students) for publication on this web site.  The authors of these papers also received a cash award (for first and second place) and one year of membership in CSI.

CSI leaders are also preparing a book on leadership and advocacy which will serve the profession through its use in counselor preparation programs at the doctoral and master’s degree levels.