Leadership Credential
Students learn technical expertise through their college degrees but often develop leadership and character skills only through coursework, group projects, and presentations. The Leadership Credential gives students a chance to intentionally build these durable skills, helping them stand out in the job market as principle-centered leaders of character and competence.
With growing participation from students of all majors across campus, the program is fueling a movement of future leaders who value character and experiential learning. Students can start the credential at any point in their college experience, whether you’re starting your freshmen year or it’s your last semester. This research backed leadership credential is a flexible opportunity to add value to your college experience and resume.
- Be Proactive
- Begin With the End in Mind
- Put First Things First
- Think Win-Win
- Seek First to Understand then to be Understand
- Synergize
- Sharpen The Saw
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Drive
- Empathy
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Team Leadership
- Fiji Leadership Trip (during spring break in March)
- WWII Europe Leadership Trip (May)
- Washington D.C. Leadership Trip (October)
- Leadership Case Competition (February)
- Lead a Service Project (Leadership Course - MSLE 3800)
- Attend Two Leadership Visits (one held each semester)
- Attend the Annual Beacon Leadership Conference (October)
The leadership credential culminates in presenting a capstone that highlights their growth and acquired skills. This experience gives students an opportunity to strengthen their ability to deliver PAR (Problem, Action, Result) stories in professional settings with employers.