Seth Robertson is a senior accounting major and a student leader in the Department of Business Administration at Waynesburg University. Being a leader is something he prides himself on.  

Melinda Walls, chairperson for the Department of Business Administration, named Robertson as a leader in the department. 

“Leaders inspire and motivate; the best way to do that is with their own behavior,” Robertson wrote in an email. “Leadership is one of the most valued traits anyone can have.” 

 Robertson has implemented faith into his skill of being a leader. He said his faith in Jesus has made him a better leader and that some people are born with leadership. Leading by example is what he sets out to do. For younger students, Robertson stated that he works diligently to serve others that look up to him.  

Robertson is also a member of the Sigma Beta Delta, which is an academic honors society that recognizes students with the highest grades in their major within the Department of Business. Robertson pushes himself to keep his grades up and he continues to push himself on a day to day basis.  

“Honestly, I’ve just disciplined myself to do my work as best I can,” Robertson wrote.  

Upon graduating, Robertson plans to start his full time accounting job in Wexford, Pa. and attend Master of Business Administration (MBA) classes to receive his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.  

“His blue collar work ethic has given me the ability to go to college and get a degree,” Robertson wrote about his father, his inspiration for pushing himself so hard.  

Walls has worked with Robertson and has seen him grow within the department. 

“Seth is a natural leader both inside and outside the classroom. He is equally comfortable and effective as a leader or a follower depending upon his role and what the situation demands. Seth leads by example and is always ready to help wherever he sees a need,” wrote Walls in an email. 

“My advice to younger students is to put in the effort now. It’s very easy to try to breeze through college, only studying when you really have to or not taking it too seriously,” Robertson wrote as his advice to students rising to the collegiate level.