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Editor's Note The Art of Problem Solving A t January's LEAD Conference in Washington, D.C., I was honored to experience the passion and enthusiasm advisers have for their students firsthand. Shepherding student groups is no easy task, but when armed with a plan and significant flexibility, advisers get the job done. There's no shortage of problems in student leadership. But from dwindling funds to an unenthusiastic student body, most obstacles can be overcome using the right set of tools. This issue of Leadership for Student Activities is packed with resources for problem solving-whether you're determined to squeeze success out of a failing project (page 12), facilitate peaceful resolution to a conflict (page 22), or combat burnout (page 20). When faced with a sticky situation, how does your student group rise to the challenge? We love to hear from our readers, so let us know by emailing leadershipmag@nassp.org. Be sure check out our editorial calendar on page 19 and consider submitting an article. The best material in Leadership for Student Activities comes from readers like you. NASSP Staff (partial list) JoAnn Bartoletti Executive Director Beverly Hutton Deputy Executive Director, Programs and Services Jeff Sherrill Associate Director of NASC Editorial Staff Jennifer J. Jones Director of Communications Dennis Sadler Deputy Executive Director, Operations Christine Cusatis Editor-in-Chief (editor@nassp.org) Ann Postlewaite Director of Student Programs Saara Raappana Managing Editor David Cordts Associate Director of Honor Societies Sunny Goel Graphic Designer NHS & NJHS National Council David Erwin (CA) Assistant Principal Dorothy Peters (ME) Adviser Dennis J. Lepold (NJ) Principal DeAnn Scherer (PA) Adviser Brian K. Matney (VA) Principal Jaime Festa-Daigle (AZ) Assistant Principal Christine Cusatis Editor-in-Chief Leadership for Student Activities Laura Mullen (TX) Adviser (chairperson) Leslie Frazier (OK) NASSP Board Liaison A D V E R T I S I N G R E P R E S E N TAT I V E To request a media kit: Amanda Goodwin agoodwin@naylor.com Leadership for Student Activities (ISSN 1040-5399) is published nine times a year-September through May-by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191-1537. Telephone: 703-860-0200, 800-253-7746. Websites: www.nhs.us and www.njhs.us. Periodicals postage paid at Herndon, VA, and additional mailing offices. Copyright 2015 the National Association of Secondary School Principals. All rights reserved. Material published herein is neither endorsed by nor official policy of NASSP, NASC, NHS, or NJHS, except where so stated. Annual affiliation with NHS or NJHS is $85 and includes one $20 subscription to Leadership for Student Activities. Unsolicited manuscripts should be sent to: Editor, Leadership for Student Activities at leadershipmag@nassp.org. Postmaster: Send address correction to Leadership for Student Activities, 1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1537. Printed in U.S.A. 4 LEADERSHIP FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES 352-333-3491 www.nassp.org/advertise http://www.nassp.org/advertise http://www.nhs.us http://www.njhs.us

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Leadership for Student Activities - March 2015, NHS & NJHS Edition

Editor's Note
Questions & Answers
Take Note
From the Director
Rise to the Challenge
Shrink Your Credibility Gap
Ward off Compassion Fatigue
Middle Level Activities
Scholarships & Awards
Lessons for Leaders
Activites Exchange
Things to Do

Leadership for Student Activities - March 2015, NHS & NJHS Edition