31/08/2025
: FEU IAS Student Council holds Leadership Summit “First Ka!: The Rise of Student-First Leadership"
FEU Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS) Student Council conducted “First Ka!: The Rise of Student-First Leadership”, a summit that gathered student leaders under the IAS, on August 27 at the Engineering Building.
Former FEUCSO Secretary for A.Y. 2017–2018 and current Adviser for Project ALAB, Amiela Ivy M. Guia, formally opened the event. She discussed the essence of student-first leadership and how leaders can effectively manage their emotions while serving their community.
In the second session, Dr. Roderick Evans Bartolome, FEU Department of Communication faculty member, presented the fundamentals of public relations in student governance, the application of effective messaging strategies in leadership scenarios, and approaches to managing crises and controversies.
The two topics were followed by a roundtable discussion led by Guia, joined by Christmer Ordanes, former FEUCSO President and communication student alumna, along with Sebastian Santos, former IAS Student Council President. The dialogue centered on balancing organizational goals with the personal growth and well-being of members, as well as addressing leadership challenges within organizations.
Former FEU Director for Student Development (2017–2020) and current FEU Department of Psychology Assistant Professor III, Marie Lenore Delos Santos, successfully closed the summit with an interactive charades activity that highlighted key lessons on teamwork and collaboration.
Participating organizations included FEU English Language Circle, FEU Biological Science Society, FEU Literature Society, FEU Mathematics Society, FEU Interdisciplinary Studies Society, FEU Psychology Society, FEU Communication Society, FEU IAS Dance Company, FEU IAS Sessionistas, and FEU IAS Paragon.
✍: Elaiza Alcayde
