Student Leadership Development
Engaging with the community provides incredible opportunities to develop leadership skills. The center offers programs and events throughout the year to prepare and support students for their engagement on and off campus.
Civic Engagement Council
In addition to pursuing a leadership role in a specific nonprofit organization, you can run for a seat on the Civic Engagement Council, which supports campus groups working for civic engagement efforts through direct service, advocacy, and community involvement. The council chair is elected through campus-wide elections held at the beginning of the Spring semester, and council members apply and interview for the positions of business director and programming chair for member outreach. One group that works in a particularly close partnership with the center is Alternative Breaks to offer service experiences over Fall and Spring breaks. To view more experiences and opportunities, visit our complete list of student service organizations.
Join in direct service, advocacy and dialogue with other student leaders, working with groups on campus or organizations in the community at the local and national level.
EMERGE! Leadership Development Program
Today鈥檚 world requires active engagement in communities and a willingness to tackle complex challenges that may not have clear answers. Recent research indicates that community leaders, employers, and citizens value a set of foundational leadership capabilities and skills that are required for today鈥檚 college graduates to successfully navigate work and engaged citizenship.
EMERGE!, presented by the Division of Student Life, is a cross-divisional leadership development program that provides a foundational leadership development opportunity. Open to all students, it prepares them to successfully transition into the world with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make a positive impact on their communities. For more information, (小优视频 login required).
The Summer Community Leadership Institute builds upon the robust curricula of 小优视频鈥檚 community-based internship and research programs to assist students in developing leadership skills, exploring the greater Charlotte and Lake Norman area, and connecting across programs.