SLIPPERY ROCK — Erin Strain is the new director of Slippery Rock University's Executive Leadership Program.

Strain, who joined SRU Dec. 1, brings leadership and development program training experience from her work at Allegany College of Maryland Workforce Development and customer service work at Seven Springs Mountain Resort to the position.

Strain will make use of SRU's Leadership Reaction Course, its Challenge Tower, its Teambuilding Trail and its Mobile Activities Kit, which is used for off-site leadership training programs. SRU's leadership program involves giving participants goals, then allowing them to work as a group to accomplish them.

The projects are designed to improve communication and team fellowship.

The program is used by campus groups and organizations and businesses looking to build teamwork.

A graduate of Geneva College and Carlow University, Strain earned her Master of Science in professional leadership.