Nashville, Tenn. April 4, 2006 - Local College students, Christine Cook and Chris Rehbein earned certified Student Leader credentials during the recent National Conference on Student Leadership. Cook and Rehbein were part of 125 students attending the conference to earn this award by scoring high on an examination of leadership skills. The exam tests candidates on the skills necessary for effective leadership of student organizations, including running effective meetings, resolving conflicts, creating an inclusive and diverse environment, and launching successful publicity and promotional campaigns. Cook is currently serving Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest as SGA Vice President and Rehbein as SGA President.

Since 1978, the National Conference on Student Leadership (NCSL) has helped student leaders enhance their leadership and organizational management skills so they can have a positive impact on their campus. NCSL is one of several higher education-related training resources offered by Magna Publications, Inc., a Madison, Wisconsin-based communications company founded in 1972.