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National Society of Leadership and Success

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the largest and only accredited collegiate leadership development program in the United States. Our local chapter is part of this national organization with more than 750 chapters and over 1.8 million existing members. 

The NSLS Foundations of Leadership (FOL) program emphasizes building communication skills, collaboration, problem-solving, personal responsibility, and social action. 

Students begin their NSLS experience through customizable and holistic approaches to learning. Our five-step curriculum challenges our community of leaders to identify personal and professional goals. Students receive the tools to accomplish their goals and work toward a successful future.

Through this program, alumni will learn real-world skills while making a real-world impact. They will:

  • Learn their unique leadership style and identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Develop collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Envision their ideal future through strategic goal-setting techniques
  • Apply what they learn in a real-world community project proposal. 
     

Besides growing as a leader and connecting with peers, alumni receive a range of perks:

  • Success coaching to help achieve goals
  • Discounts at hundreds of major brands
  • NSLS Pay app to earn cash back on purchases
  • Access to Speaker Broadcast archives featuring celebrities, entrepreneurs, politicians, and other thought leaders
  • Digital badges to stand out to employers
  • Lifetime NSLS membership
     

 

Learn more and accept your invitation now!

Frequently Asked Questions

Some common questions we receive are listed below. If you have any other questions, email us at alumni@ohio.edu. 

Why did the NSLS develop the FOL alumni program?

Leadership development is an ongoing pursuit, and the NSLS wanted to meet alumni where they are in their own leadership journeys by providing opportunities to help drive their success. With the alumni-focused FOL Alumni program, the NSLS has created an affordable solution for college alumni to gain leadership experience to help them advance in their careers while providing a pathway for businesses and nonprofits to identify the next generation of leaders. 

What is the cost of the program?

The one-time registration fee for alumni members is $95. This fee includes the self-paced, online FOL Alumni program as well as lifetime membership in the NSLS, including a range of member benefits.

Is the NSLS recognized at Ohio University?

The NSLS is a Registered Student Organization (RSO). Alumni members in our chapter will join more than 1.8 million members nationwide.