The Center for Leadership supports the development of student leadership and service on campus and in the surrounding community. The center fosters personal growth, determination and self-awareness while providing guidance and inspiration to future leaders through our events and services. The Center for Leadership does not subscribe to a single model of leadership development. We strive to foster holistic leadership education through a variety of programs and resources by focusing on essential leadership competencies and using multiple theories, such as: the SALT model, Social Change Model, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Leadership Identity Development Model, Relational Leadership Model, and Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Goals
- Create opportunities for learning and growth grounded in the inherent and necessary connection between leadership, social justice, and action.
- Empower students to be leaders, followers, and active members of their communities.
- Create pathways to student success and life-long personal skills.
- Motivate students to develop intellectual, professional, and civic skills.
- Provide avenues for learn by doing leadership opportunities.
- Create an opportunity for existing student leaders to connect, share experiences and find a common purpose.
Values
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Integrity AlwaysUphold and cultivate personal and group values, ethical strength and trustworthiness. With the ability to be comfortable and genuine while having a transparency in values, beliefs, and actions. |
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Excellence Through InnovationUnique, unconventional methods practiced with a purpose. Introduction of better solutions to meet dynamic, evolving requirements. |
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Expect & Embrace ChangeCoping with and welcoming change as an opportunity for growth, both internally and externally. Understanding the fluidity of our current society and embracing these changes. |
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Be Passionate & RelentlessStrengthening drive, ambition, and enthusiasm for leadership. While simultaneously inspiring others to take action and develop. |
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Self AwarenessBeing in tune with one's emotions as well as one's motivations and actions. |