NOCE Values Student Representation 

The NOCE Student Leadership Program was created to develop leaders to be actively involved in their school. NOCE values student feedback and input to provide insight into serving their educational needs more effectively.

A group photo of the five 2019/2020 student leaders

Each year, NOCE hosts an open application period to accept new student representatives. Student leaders are assigned to participate in specific school-wide planning and budgeting committees and workgroups. They are also invited to participate in school-wide events, surveys, focus groups, and more.

NOCE Student Leaders Will: 

  • Gain valuable leadership experience  
  • Be eligible to receive a certificate of leadership participation upon completion  
  • Be able to include this leadership experience in their resume as part of community involvement  
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of school and state budgeting and planning  
  • Gain access to a network of school faculty, staff and administrators, including a committee mentor  
  • Have an opportunity to make a positive impact in the future of their school 
Headshot of Jane Okerlund
Being a North Orange Continuing Education student leader has been a transformational experience for me. Jane Okerlund
2019-2020 Student Leader

How to Apply to NOCE’s Student Leadership Program 

Student leaders will need to:

  • Be a currently-enrolled NOCE student 
  • Serve a one-year term (optional second year) 
  • Have good command of English (oral and written)
  • Participate in monthly committee/workgroup meetings 
  • Attend the Student Leadership Orientation and Training meeting (held in the fall semester) 
  • Be comfortable utilizing online resources (ex: internet, e-mail, myGateway, etc.) 

Student Leadership Application

Students interested in applying to be a leader at NOCE will need to fill out the application which includes a statement of interest and an area to submit faculty/staff recommendations. The application deadline is in September each year. 

The application submission period is open now.

Student Leadership Application

Apply now to be an NOCE Student Leader.