Student Leadership Opportunities

Student Leadership Opportunities at UD as suggested by departments

UD Leadership Education

Major in Leadership and Consumer Economics. Also, see the CNST website.
Minor in Leadership - this program develops individual leadership and decision-making skills, helps students understand how organizations solve programs, and equips students to understand effective leadership in a variety of settings.
Leadership Education at Delaware - links the academic and student life components of leadership education
Legislative Fellows Program - work directly with members of the Delaware General Assembly
Institute for Public Administration - prepares students for leadership roles in government and public administration

UD Opportunites for Leadership

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

American Chemical Society Student Affiliate - student-run. Provides external speaker series and social events for UG majors.
Freshman Mentor Program - uses upperclassmen as peer mentors for freshman majors.
Teacher Assistant Program - for seniors and juniors to assist in various ways with select chemistry classes.
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee - sophomore, junior, and senior voting representatives; elected by their peers.
Undergraduate Research Presentations - annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention, annual Middle Atlantic Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, and semi-annual National American Chemical Society Meetings.

Club sports - provides students the opportunity to engage in high level competition against other college and community sport clubs, while gaining valuable experience in leadership and organization.
Dean's Roundtable - a group of students who meet monthly to share with the dean their comments and concerns about the Parallel Program. They have the ability to affect policy decisions and are the student voice of Wilmington Parallel.
Honors Fellows - Honors students who mentor and/or develop programs for fellow Honors students
LIFE Peer Mentors - upperclass students who lead academic projects for the new freshman LIFE (Learning: Integrated Freshman Experience)
Student Center

"What in the Hall?!" (WiTH) - a weekly TV show produced by Residence Life. This original program features UD personalities and issues that are important to residence hall students. Student writers, directors, and actors keep the shows lively and entertaining.
Resident Assistant Positions - provide assistance to resident students and create residence hall communities that recognize and value each individual. They also serve as a referral source for many university services and as student advocates.
Not Quite Ready for Bed Players - student theatre group that performs skits regarding sexuality and sexually transmitted infections/diseases.
Hall Government/Volunteerism & Service - Each Hall Government completes two community service initiatives per year. You will be able to participate in service activities with members of your hall.

R.O.P.E. Club (Respecting Other People's Ethnicity) - focuses on exploring a variety of cultures. This group has an activity each semester, which may be to sponsor guest lecturers, or provide a community service.
Student Health Advisory Council
Student Organizations
Tutorial Methods of Instruction - for students who lead and monitor problem-based learning groups. Two websites are available for fall and spring.

UD Leadership Recognition

MBA Leadership Award - one MBA student per year is selected based on several criteria. The student receives the award on Honors Day.

Leadership at Other Universities

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Off-Campus Leadership Resources

Student Leadership Research